More speedo worries.

[davidf]

Hi All,
I have taken the plunge and bought a wedge, so now I just need to fix a couple of litte things. I have read the thread below about fixing a speedo cable, and have a bad feeling about my situation.

The speedo cable is missing entirely, after a conversion to an automatic gearbox. Since the conversion the previous owner never got around to getting a new cable. Now I want to get it fixed, but I'm not sure where to start.

How on earth am I going to find out what kind of connection is on the gearbox? I spoke to Speedy Cables today, and they can make up whatever I need, but I don't know what I need. Also with no previous cable to guide me, how am I ever going to get it hooked up to the speedo.

Any advice at all would be gratefully recieved. I don't even know if I could pick out a geabox in a line-up, never mind a speedo connection!

Thanks
David

[davidf]

quote:
Don't panic!

I'm glad you don't think I should panic, because I was a bit worried. I think I can find out from the guy who owned it what the gearbox was taken from. Hopefully the model and approximate year will be enough info. Otherwise I'll be scrabbling around under the car trying to find out.

So the cable doesn't go directly to the speedo then, that's a relief. I only have half the problem I thought I had.

I must say that It is very reassuring to have this forum. I'm not too hot when it comes to mechanics (computers are my thing), so the advice is just what I need.

Thanks your help (and everyone that has helped me get this far)

David

[davidf]

quote:
The cable PASSES through the bulkhead near the Brake servo THEN to the speedo.

Oh, I'll just panic a little bit then.