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1974 Ford Pinto Repair Question


Topics covered: Speedometer, Adapter, Transmission.
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Asked on December 29, 2009

1974 Ford Pinto speedometer cable

Transmission problem
1974 Ford Pinto 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

I am changing guages and the new one has a screw on the back of the speedometer, What do I have to do? Is there an adapter at the speedometer end or do I have to purcahse a different drive gear that can execpt a new cable? Where could I purchase it?
Thank you Bob
Avatar Asked by sgtred

Answer

Replied on December 29, 2009

Without being able to see the setup, I would guess that insted of the clip on the Factory setup, you would inset the cable, and tighten the screw against the cable sleeve...

Tiny Answered by merlin2021 (expert)
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