<VV> Speedometer cable... again

[Cash Case]

The inner cable was missing so I didn't know how long it needed to be.
I left about 1/2" sticking out of the cable (including the threaded  
coupler part.)
-C
On Sep 2, 2006, at 11:52 AM, J R Read_HML wrote:

> How much too long is it?  I've never had to trim one - just make  
> equal amounts (guessing about a half inch) stick out at each end.
>
> Later, JR
>
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> Subject: <VV> Speedometer cable... again
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>> Hi guys- I just got the grease cap with the plastic insert from   
>> Clark's. I put it on this morning. Now I need to trim off the  
>> cable  core to the correct length. I assume it has to be a bit  
>> longer then  the housing, but I've no idea how much longer.
>> Does anyone know what that length might be? I'm guessing that if  
>> I  make it too long it will damage the outer cable and possibly  
>> the  speedometer.
>>
>> -Cash
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