New Getrag 5 Speed - No Speedometer

[dmac442]

Folks,

Thanks for the many suggestions - you guys are great. I just finished putting my rebuilt engine back in with a Getrag 5 speed. Minor tweaks stil required on the valves, but engine is running strong and the Getrag is soooo much nicer.

My only issue is I have no speedometer. Can anyone point me in the right direction? The orginal 4 speed cable connects to the tranny but does not move the speedometer. Do I need a differenent cable for the 5 speed? I say that b/c it looked like the cable end was not long enough to go all the way into the Getrag - just a thought, no idea...

Can someone help?

Thanks - Dave

[nhopel]

Have you put in the right angle drive this may help with the lenth issue

[dmac442]

No - I haven't installed that - is that a common requirement?

[nhopel]

it will add about 6in to the total lenth and take the bind out of the bend

[dmac442]

I guess a order to OGTS is in order - many thanks!

[heimue]

I rather suggest to use a longer speedo cable. Use one for an automatic model, they are just the right amount longer.
Make sure to have the right color gear in the gear box, to show the correct speed on the speedo (use the search to find more information).

Dieter

[dmac442]

Dieter,

Thanks fro the suggestion - I had a great conversation with Dennis over at OGTS and he stated the same. So I ordered one up - $38 for the cable is a far cry from $117 for the 90 angle assembly.

Thanks - Dave