Paladin06
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Will the transmission drain the oil when I remove the bolt, retainer and adapter out of the transmission before I disconnect the speedo cable from the adapter?
Thanks all.
Thanks all.
Speedo cable replacement?
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Paladin06
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Yes I am replacing. Part ordered yesterday. I'll heed your warning.
Thanks for your service Jeff!
Thanks for your service Jeff!
Jack up driver side only so the fluid moves to the other side of the pan. you will have some run out but it should be minimal.
Paladin06
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So, I can do this with a floor jack and stands? No need to get the car up on a lift?
Well, I guess if you have a lift. I don't so that wasn't a consideration in my response, LOL. If you have a lift by all means, you still aren't going to lose a lot of fluid, and like said above, just have the other one ready.
If you don't have a lift then yes just jack up the one side and secure the car properly. It's easily accessible, at least on my car it was.
If you don't have a lift then yes just jack up the one side and secure the car properly. It's easily accessible, at least on my car it was.
bOb shingler
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you really shouldn't have to remove anything from the trans to replace the cable.
OwdKasd
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Just Curious! Are you changing the cable because of a problem?? If So, 9 out of 10 times the problem is in the Speedometer itself. I Love this Dupont stuff that sprays into a cable like a liquid then conforms to grease. It's called Teflon Multi-use Dry Wax lubricant. I shoot some into the cable and it gets rid of Squeeks and binding etc...
Paladin06
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Yes the cable failed at the trans connection. No idea how or why.
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cudamark
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If the vehicle in question is the one in your avatar, there is no need to break into the oiling system of the transmission. The cable unthreads from the outside of the gear housing. If it's a '65 or older car, then yeah, you're going to lose some fluid. Jacking the rear of the car high in the air and to the right side will help. Like OwdKasd mentioned, it's usually the speedo head that freezes up and snaps the cable so make sure it turns.
Paladin06
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I have oil leaking at the speedo cable to the transmission. Should I pull the speedo pinion and adapter and replace the oil seal and O ring?
Paladin06
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Also, I'm thinking of replacing the pinion while I got it off. Is the factory correct size 26, 27 or 32 teeth? I have the factory size 14 in wheels.
Thx
Thx
I would as long as your there. It is easily done though later if need be.
Here is what your dealing with.
Paladin06
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Mine is currently set at 26 - 32. With that I assume I can use the the 26, 27 or 32 tooth pinion.
If you change the speedo gear, be sure and line up the correct numbers at the 6 o'clock position as seen in the housing breakdown. If it's not clocked correctly it won't read accurately.
Yes, either of those numbers will work in that position, BUT you need to reference the chart or look at what you have in the trans already. It will be specific to tire size and gearing.
Look at the chart and notice the difference in either tire size OR gearing, with each of those numbers.
If you decide you want to change the pinion either Ebay or Brewers Performance.
Paladin06
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Should I assume pulling the adapter will drain the tranny?
cudamark
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Some fluid will drain out but not the whole transmission. If you find you need a different gear, post it here as I have quite a few and I'm sure others do too.
Where were you when I was looking for one, LOL.
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