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**PGSigns** · 04-04-2011, 07:26 AM

I am trying to get the few things finished to roll this truck out under its own power and it seems the list keeps growing. I am working on putting the speedo cable on and its a good 8" short. It was just tucked up in the frame when I got this truck and now I know why. The truck has a 700R4 in it and I need something to reach. A foot longer than stock would be good. So what are you guys using?
Jimmy

slorio · 04-04-2011, 08:32 AM

Jimmy:
I don't have a 700r4 so I am unsure what type of ends it uses. I had this problem when putting in my T85N which is a 3 speed with overdrive. What I found at the junkyard that worked perfectly was a foot long extension on 80's surburbans and silverado's on the transmission end of the cable. Apparently in the 80's GM used these extensions pretty extensively because I saw quite a few in the junkyard. The extension had one male and one female end and screwed on to my stock cable then on to the transmission.

Have a look in your local Pull a Part.
regards,
Steve
New Orleans

knuckledragger · 04-04-2011, 10:40 AM

In bought mine from rock auto for $16 shipped.I cannot remember if I bought the 100" or the 80".

Altec · 04-04-2011, 10:45 AM

63" should be the 2WD length, and 83" is the 4WD length.

steverino66 · 04-04-2011, 11:14 AM

as long as you have the same mechanical gear end on the trans, you can get one at O'Reilly for $12-$18 (just bought one and hooked it up last week - lengths up to 80" available)

Stepside65 · 04-04-2011, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steverino66

as long as you have the same mechanical gear end on the trans, you can get one at O'Reilly for $12-$18 (just bought one and hooked it up last week - lengths up to 80" available)

x2 or autozone. Just got mine there at 77" long with the option of a 90" that would have to be shipped in. was only like 12 bucks

**PGSigns** · 04-04-2011, 12:04 PM

We don't have Oreilly here but do have an auto zone. I will give them a call and see what they have.
Thanks for the help guys
Jimmy

04-04-2011, 07:26 AM	#1
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Speedo cable a little short I am trying to get the few things finished to roll this truck out under its own power and it seems the list keeps growing. I am working on putting the speedo cable on and its a good 8" short. It was just tucked up in the frame when I got this truck and now I know why. The truck has a 700R4 in it and I need something to reach. A foot longer than stock would be good. So what are you guys using? Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

04-04-2011, 08:32 AM	#2
slorio Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 375	Re: Speedo cable a little short Jimmy: I don't have a 700r4 so I am unsure what type of ends it uses. I had this problem when putting in my T85N which is a 3 speed with overdrive. What I found at the junkyard that worked perfectly was a foot long extension on 80's surburbans and silverado's on the transmission end of the cable. Apparently in the 80's GM used these extensions pretty extensively because I saw quite a few in the junkyard. The extension had one male and one female end and screwed on to my stock cable then on to the transmission. Have a look in your local Pull a Part. regards, Steve New Orleans

04-04-2011, 10:40 AM	#3
knuckledragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hutto,Texas!! Posts: 160	Re: Speedo cable a little short In bought mine from rock auto for $16 shipped.I cannot remember if I bought the 100" or the 80". __________________ 65 c-10 swb,bbw,step,402/t350,sold!! 1979 c10 Silverado,250,auto,gonna have a 3/5 drop,and twice pipes!Sold Bought the wife a 84 gmc short step

04-04-2011, 10:45 AM	#4
Altec Getcha Pull Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: MD Posts: 691	Re: Speedo cable a little short 63" should be the 2WD length, and 83" is the 4WD length. __________________ '81 K10 454/SM465 '86 S10 Blazer '95 H-D Softail '96 Integra

04-04-2011, 11:14 AM	#5
steverino66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: oklahoma Posts: 663	Re: Speedo cable a little short as long as you have the same mechanical gear end on the trans, you can get one at O'Reilly for $12-$18 (just bought one and hooked it up last week - lengths up to 80" available)

04-04-2011, 12:04 PM	#7
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Speedo cable a little short We don't have Oreilly here but do have an auto zone. I will give them a call and see what they have. Thanks for the help guys Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

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