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RE: [TR] Overdrive Speedo cable

To: "Eureka Saws Co, Inc." <ambritts@ptdprolog.net>,
Subject: RE: [TR] Overdrive Speedo cable
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
Date: Sat, 7 Oct 2006 11:22:13 -0700
> 1. The speedo cable runs across the front of the battery box. Does the cable
> then run behind the gas pedal rod between the firewall and the rod or in front
> of the rod.

Not really either one, it's more like over the rod and lever.  IOW it stays
above the level of the rod until it gets farther to the right of the car than
the throttle link to the carbs.  It makes a wide curve downwards, through the
area where the steering column would be if it was a RHD car and passes fairly
close to the inner fender.

> 2. From here I am really guessing. Looks like, feels like it then runs along
> the frame,

Yes, inside the frame rail.  There's a clip in that area, ISTR the clip is
mounted into the side of the frame rail.

> up through the opening for the handbrake

My original cable had chafed so far into the steel housing that it broke ... I
slit a length of fuel line to add extra protection to the replacement where it
goes through the handbrake hole.

> and into the tranny. 1st
> question is this correct? 2nd question which side of the handbrake cable does
> it come up through the floor.

The speedo cable goes through the extreme rear of the handbrake lever opening.
That's what that funny section on the back of the handbrake lever boot is for !
That puts the speedo cable well above the handbrake cable.

Be sure to try to keep all the curves as gentle as possible, for best cable
life.

Randall


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