Fwd: <VV> LM speedometer cable length-

[HallGrenn at aol.com]

In a message dated 8/23/2006 9:14:20 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
cash.case at sbcglobal.net writes:

> Does anyone know the length of the inner speedometer cable?
> I've purchased a NAP auto parts cable, but the cable has to be  
> trimmed to length and the end has to be crimped on.
> 
> 
> Cash Case
> 

Cash,  It appears you will be using your old casing--in that case I suggest 
you wait to trim the speedo end until you've fully seated the rest in your old 
casing--then trim to just fit the speedodometer head.  There have been some 
different lengths of repro and GM cables sold.  If I remember correctly your car 
is a LM.

Be sure the new cable is fully seated in the dustcap fitting and turn the 
wheels lock to lock to see how much, if any, the cable moves up and down in the 
dash end of the cable--then trim to seat in the speedometer head.  The cable 
doesn't have to fully seat all the way to do its job.

Bob Hall
Group Corvair
'64 Brier
'65 Corsa
2 '68 Monzas