Subject: [TR] Speedometer cable repair kits -- any experience?

From: Don Hiscock <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 8 May 2026 19:43:58 -0600

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The 8' overdrive speedometer cable on my TR3B broke at the drive end a few
months ago and I'm looking at replacement/repair options.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-gHQ6r2K/0/Kw43kwPvCn3hvxVCzrPkczV9fbgmfGBnXBfxprNXV/X5/i-gHQ6r2K-X5.jpg

The silver-sheathed cables (the most authentic to the Smiths originals)
formerly sold by TRF are out of stock and Albert reports his UK supplier
went out of business unexpectedly, so with no alternative supplier they're
not likely to come back anytime soon.

Moss sell a 96" cable, but the housing is black.  Certainly an option.

Napa sell speedometer cable repair kits, with various length universal-fit
inner cables and a simple sort of staking tool to attach a fitting to one
end.  The end fitting and staking tool are sold without the drive cable, as
well.

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_6151798
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_6151823

Has anyone used one of these?  How to they work?  It sorta looks like one
cuts the cable to the right length and attaches the fitting, I'm guessing
to the instrument end on our cars.  Is that right?  Are these a realistic
repair option?

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=3D"font-size:small">The silver-sheathed cables (the most authentic to the =
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upplier they&#39;re not likely to come back anytime soon.</div><div class=
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