johnemms
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| posted on 18/4/12 at 06:15 PM |
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Speedo Cable Routing
I need a 90 degree adapter & cable for type 9 box to escort speedo! 
Can anyone sugest an IVA frendly routing option for the speedo cable ?
I've heard of putting a hole in the tunnel and cable into the footwell...??
cheers all
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leeswesty
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| posted on 18/4/12 at 07:23 PM |
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That is what i have done but not gone for iva yet but when carpet is over it looks ok
Live life to the max
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 18/4/12 at 08:13 PM |
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I did the same but in the top of the tunnel and then into a 90deg (it's behind the dash so not unsightly), I also cut a hole in the side of the
tunnel in-line with the adaptor so I can get at it if needed. just made a slightly oversized panel which screws in place over the hole.
Might be a good idea because the original 2" piece of rod that goes inside the 90deg adaptor broke! I tried using a piece of old speedo cable
but the square drive bit is only about 1/2" along the cable then it is round . I made a temporary replacement out of steel but I don't
know how long it will last. So I am looking for a replacement piece.
[Edited on 18/4/12 by Daddylonglegs]
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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Chippy
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| posted on 18/4/12 at 10:23 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Daddylonglegs
Might be a good idea because the original 2" piece of rod that goes inside the 90deg adaptor broke! I tried using a piece of old speedo cable
but the square drive bit is only about 1/2" along the cable then it is round . I made a temporary replacement out of steel but I don't
know how long it will last. So I am looking for a replacement piece.
[Edited on 18/4/12 by Daddylonglegs]
When I had the type 9 gearbox fitted, had the same problem, and did as you have and fitted a filed down piece of metal as couldn't get the flexy
bit. This worked for some 5k miles untill I replaced the box with an MT 75. Cheers Ray
To make a car go faster, just add lightness. Colin Chapman - OR - fit a bigger engine. Chippy
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johnemms
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| posted on 19/4/12 at 10:05 AM |
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Speedy cables say £75 plus vat plus post ..eeeeeeek...
I think the hole in the tunnel wall is looking very atractive at the moment !
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