Speedo Cable

[John042]

Wesley is on the road so beware if you live in N Devon.However no speedo operation, not bad result after 20 years + of non running. So speedo cable, bible says TVR special? Is that correct or is there a alternative? Thanks for any info' J C.

[John042]

Thanks all, another invest' of both ends to see what's. what's. I think they are smith's clocks so maybe a call to "Speedy Cables" for a quote. Cheers J C.

[John042]

Bu**er just my luck no speedo cable fitted. Obviously the previous owner got scared of his speed? Anyway the gauge is a Smiths and the gearbox a 5 speed Ford "N" type. So can anyone assist please as without a pattern I'm sure Speedy Cables will require the length. Incidentally hows the cable attached to the gearbox? As all I've got is a recess into the box with a protruding plastic shaft with a hole in the end. Thanks in advance. John C.

[John042]

Thanks Nick for the contact. I've included a pic' of what is left of the gearbox speedo drive. Sorry about the quality. As you can see all there is sticking out of the gearbox is about an inch of plastic shaft with a metal sleeve around it. It does rolate with the prop shaft so the gear is hopefully OK. I think there's something missing like a right angled drive which connects to the cable? I would like to get it working as the fuel gauge has decided to go on strike. Any info would be a great help as without an old cable and now the part which connects to the gearbox end I'm a bit in the dark. The gearbox is a 5 speed "N" type. Thanks J C.

[John042]

Opps, finger trouble! Sounds has if I have a piece missing Nick? This time with a pic. Cheers John C.

[John042]

Thanks Andy. The protruding plastic stub from the gear box does turn so the gear is hopefully intact. It looks a bit chewed up but there is a hole in the end which I managed to push a piece of wire into. Is this where the cable goes? There is also a metal cover over the plastic stub. It will be a tight fit onto the box given the space between the gearbox and chassis tubes. Hence the thought that it might have a right angled drive. I guess there might be circlip groove in the gearbox to hold the cable in. The clock is a Smiths with the large threaded attachment. I'll start making some inquiries, the length being one of the problems. Cheers John.

[John042]

Further investigation on a ramp at work revealed a circlip groove at the bottom of the recess on the gearbox. So I guess it's a standard ford type flat end held into the gearbox by the circlip. TVR Parts do list two types for different gauges and I'm waiting for a call back for confirmation. Pricey though at about £40? J C.

[John042]

Thanks Adrian. That's a better price. Are they the right length? My problem is I don't have the original one. Cheers John C.

[John042]

Thanks Andy. The piece out of the gearbox is intact, well sort of. The metal sleeve is not good and the plastic drive looks as if someone has been chewing on it. However the hole seem clear so hope the cable end will still mate. I've yet to contact Speedy Cables but hope they have made some up in the past for Wedges. J C.