65 speedometer routine with 4 speed top loader

[6t5404]

Can anyone advise me of the correct routing of the speedo cable on a 65 with top loader trans.?
All the parts mags says it takes 82" but I have a lot left over so think I may be wrong in the routing.
A picture would help. send to my email. rskaggs1@cvalley.net
thanks

[luc3ch]

Refreshing this post. Did you ever get an answer? I am about to bolt up the toploader in my 64.

[barrys65cyclone]

same as the t-10 4spd .

[luc3ch]

same as the t-10 4spd .

Ok, problem is I'm going from the short cable 3 speed so I don't what the T10 routing looks like.

I have the 64 Comet shop manual but I don't think it shows this amount of detail

[comethead]

same as the t-10 4spd .

Ok, problem is I'm going from the short cable 3 speed so I don't what the T10 routing looks like.

I have the 64 Comet shop manual but I don't think it shows this amount of detail

On my 65 4 speed it exits the hole in the floor pan towards the passenger side; above the trans. It does a short loop on the passenger side and comes back around (above the crossmember) into the speedo hole in the trans. I think the point here is to get it positioned to avoid any sharp bends so the cable inside the conduit can spin freely.
Theres a graphite lube available to pour into the cable housing to make sure things turn smoothly.

Joe

[luc3ch]

Thanks. that makes sense.

The cable and sheath are brand new reassembled. I figure they must be lubricated out of the box. Should I add graphite anyway even though it's new?

[popscomet]

Thanks. that makes sense.

The cable and sheath are brand new reassembled. I figure they must be lubricated out of the box. Should I add graphite anyway even though it's new?

that's what you firgue,cause it's new...…...but until you do it yourself.you really don't know !!take the time and spend the effort to make sure,then you;ll know for sure.....your cable and sheath could've been the last one built 10 mins before the shift was over...….do you want to take a chance ???......don't second guess a darn thing...….JMO pop,,,,,there's a chance your good to go,but maybe not !!!!!

[comethead]

Yeah I would add the lube. Can’t hurt.
I cured a jumpy speedo with a little bit of that stuff. Pulled the cable out, lubed it and slid it back in.

Joe