How big of a pain is it to replace a tach cable

SLOroadster · Post by **SLOroadster** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 2:05 pm

Upon finishing up the work I just did, I managed to break the tach cable. Should this be a "quick fix" replacement, or are they a major P.I.T.A. ?

thanks,
Will

67 1/2 1600 · Post by **67 1/2 1600** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 2:54 pm

I dont know about Later cars but the early's Id consider a easy fix.

Post by **spl310** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 3:00 pm

I am told that with the later cars, it is easier to change the cable by dropping the steering column, but I have no experience with it.

Post by **Datrock** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 3:06 pm

Will, I installed a 8,000 RPM tach and a new Nissan cable in my 68 a couple years ago and the replacement cable that came from Nissan was a pain to install. The metal housing part on the tach end is longer than the original and did not line up very well. I believe I ended up re-routing the dash end of the cable thru the steering column mount thats under the dash. For some reason the newer cables have this change to them. If you have a newer one compare it to the old one and you will see what I mean... Bill

sunbeam590 · Post by **sunbeam590** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 5:18 pm

Hi Will,
I also did one recently, as long as you are good at jamming yourself under the column its not to bad a job, but as Bill said I had trouble with clearance, but about 1 hrs work...
Cheers...

jhdj250 · Post by **jhdj250** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 8:57 pm

Tach cable was a breeze on my '67. The stinking little grommet that goes through the firewall took about an hour.

TR · Post by TR » Tue Jul 04, 2006 12:46 am

Easier than a speedo! TR

SLOroadster · Post by **SLOroadster** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 2:40 pm

OK, about an hours job, I'll set aside 6 just to be safe. After spending 4 days doing nothing more than a head swap, and having everything that could go wrong happen, I plan on rerouting the new cable as well.

thanks,
Will

Post by **Linda** » Sat Sep 19, 2020 1:13 pm

Thread revival:
Tach cable at guage end is a pain to try and install. Fully agree. I did this somehow before but need a better process....
Neg battery cable removed.
I think dropping the steering wheel via the 4 bolts is best for access?
Do I have to remove turn signal collar surround plastic pieces first?
What is the best routing for the cable, thru the metal housing where the steering shaft 4 bolts are?
Thx
Linda

redroadster · Post by **redroadster** » Sun Sep 20, 2020 10:00 am

What's the flag time?

nismou20 · Post by **nismou20** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 1:19 pm

Linda, I found the straightest shot to be from behind the steering column then directly over the top bracket that hangs down for the steering column. You donâ€™t need tho drop the 4 bolt steering column.

Post by **Linda** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 5:00 pm

Thx Tom. I will give that a try.
Linda

Post by **MattC** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 6:58 pm

Iâ€™ve gotten pretty good at contorting my fingers just right so that I donâ€™t need to remove any bolts. Sometimes a gentle wiggle on the cable as you are trying to unscrew the end helps to free it up easier.

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