Speedometer cable replacement

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70spider
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Speedometer cable replacement

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Hello everyone :D ,
I replaced my speedometer cable today, but my question is how do you know if you have it seated correctly (besides driving the car). I made note of the orientation of the cable when I pulled the old one and tried my best to match the orientation. After installing the transmission end (Doing this job without a lift is a bit more difficult than described in the shop manual :evil: ) I return to the speedo end and tried to rotate the cable, there was no play. So should I be good to go? The interior goes back in on Sunday and I would hate to have to pull the cable with the interior inplace.
1970 Fiat Spider 124 Sport aka "Pesto"
2002 Mazda Protege5
2013 Buddy 170i
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Re: Speedometer cable replacement

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I am by no means a Spider expert, but in general, if it is not turning it should be seated in the transmission. If you can put the car in neutral and turn the driveshaft/roll the car, and the cable turns, that should tell you for sure that it will work. Hope this helps - good luck! JJ.
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Re: Speedometer cable replacement

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It worked, so I know if it doesn't rotate then its good to go.
Thanks Pesto
1970 Fiat Spider 124 Sport aka "Pesto"
2002 Mazda Protege5
2013 Buddy 170i
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