Hi all...
I'm working on a 1962 Eldorado and have a problem maybe someone here could answer.
When I got the car, the speedometer cable was disconnected from the cluster. I reconnected it and of course it doesn't work. So I pulled the cable out and checked it while driving... not turning. I assume it's either the cable or something with the transmission.
The trans needed to be rebuilt anyway so while that was happening, I asked the shop to look at the speedo cable. They told me the cable was bad so I ordered a new cable. New cable finally came but is too short! So while I'm waiting for another...
I've removed the old cable and it looks just fine! When I turn it on one end the other end turns ok. Why would they think it was bad? What else can go wrong? I don't understand what could be going on. When I hook it up to the transmission sometimes it turns and sometimes it doesn't. Why? Is it possible that there is something wrong with the speedometer gear on the transmission??
Has anyone else had experience with speedometer cables like this? While I'm waiting for the new cable I'm going crazy thinking about it! Wondering if I really need it... or if something else is wrong. Any input would be appreciated.
thanks Charles