1965 valiant automatic shifter cables

[JimMac]

does anyone know where I can locate a shifter cable for the 65 column shift automatic. I believe it was the only year this system was use. The park cable is cracked and the trans fluid leaks out.

 

[VV1-P]

The gearshift cable is separate from the park lock cable. The 1965 Transmission Parking Lock Cable for A-Body without center console is part no. 2460552 (Same as 1965 C Body). The 1965 Gearshift Control Cable for A-Body without center console is part no. 2534413 (same as 1965 B Body). Hopefully someone here at FABO can help you out with a used one, since the new ones are expensive (over $200 each). If you are interested in new ones, just google "Cable 2460552" or "Cable 2534413".

 

[Mark G]

I was recently looking for the same part for my '65 A-100 and mostly found the shorter ones for your car. Imperial Services looks like they make them to order, but I found a NOS one from Collectors Auto Supply. It was expensive, but they were fast! They are near us in Blaine WA. I did successfully patch my damaged shift cable casing with PlastiDip, but it is up higher than the tranny and not getting fluid under pressure.

 

[JimMac]

The gearshift cable is separate from the park lock cable. The 1965 Transmission Parking Lock Cable for A-Body without center console is part no. 2460552 (Same as 1965 C Body). The 1965 Gearshift Control Cable for A-Body without center console is part no. 2534413 (same as 1965 B Body). Hopefully someone here at FABO can help you out with a used one, since the new ones are expensive (over $200 each). If you are interested in new ones, just google "Cable 2460552" or "Cable 2534413".

Thanks, I hope to find a used on but if I have to I will have to go new. When I convert to Canadian dollars it really gets costly.

 

[JimMac]

I was recently looking for the same part for my '65 A-100 and mostly found the shorter ones for your car. Imperial Services looks like they make them to order, but I found a NOS one from Collectors Auto Supply. It was expensive, but they were fast! They are near us in Blaine WA. I did successfully patch my damaged shift cable casing with PlastiDip, but it is up higher than the tranny and not getting fluid under pressure.

Mine is beyond repairing. I have phoned Collectors for a price and left a message. I would really like to find a used one.

 

[Bill Crowell]

Why not fix your old cable by the traditional method of running fuel line over it from firewall to transmission, and then clamping it a both ends.

 

[krazykuda]

Last I heard Imperial Services stopped making them for individual customers...

 

[JimMac]

Why not fix your old cable by the traditional method of running fuel line over it from firewall to transmission, and then clamping it a both ends.

Yesterday I removed the cable and when I played with it I realized that what happened is that the exhaust header pipe was too close and burnt the plastic cover. I see there is metal under that cover that the cable runs through so repairing the plastic cover might be an option but it might break again. But if I did that and then did your idea of putting the hose over the area as well I would have an extra backup. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[krazykuda]

Yesterday I removed the cable and when I played with it I realized that what happened is that the exhaust header pipe was too close and burnt the plastic cover. I see there is metal under that cover that the cable runs through so repairing the plastic cover might be an option but it might break again. But if I did that and then did your idea of putting the hose over the area as well I would have an extra backup. Thanks for the suggestion.

But there may be a plastic liner in the conduit under the metal....

Check to be sure...

 

[moparlee]

Heck I heard that Imperial Services was dead in the water? Is that not the case....something about their website is up, but no ones home?

 

[pishta]

Last I heard Imperial Services stopped making them for individual customers...

Yeah, last I heard Imperial Services just stopped making customers.....orders left open for months, checks cashed.

You can mend burned sheath by using shrink wrap at the ends of hose to get a nice seal. The fluid in there is not under pressure.