Speedo cable too short?

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  1. ccheeks14

    ccheeks14 Member

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    Long story short my speedometer get stucks at 50mph. I figured out its because my speedo cable is pulling the gauge cluster slightly down and back in order to stay plugged in, and locking up the gauge hand because it gets stuck against the back face of the speedometer.

    Basically, my speedo cable is about an inch too short coming into the cab. Is it possible to pull it into the cab to get a bit more length without disconnecting the other end?

    Need advice :hmmm:

    Thanks guys
     
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    Give it a try...it might work
     
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  3. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    There is a clip on them, that usually holds them in place under the car.
     
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