Would anyone have information regarding the routing of the speedometer cable, in particular from the transmission cable attachment to leading under the shifter rod lobes, my second gear and third gear seems to be hitting the cable sometimes causing the transmission not to shift into gear as well as wearing on the cable itself. My first post would be grateful for any response.
Speedometer cable routing OEM
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KenF
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You can order a shifter rebuild kit, get the cheaper kit without the rubber isolators around the bolts since the Tiger uses a solid shift lever mount.
https://www.cjponyparts.com/scott-d...out-bolts-mustang-4-speed-1965-1968/p/HW3273/
They aren't hard to rebuild and adjust, just check for worn shims and levers. Usually a good cleaning and greasing does the trick. Any old Mustang / Ford shop can also do it.
https://www.cjponyparts.com/scott-d...out-bolts-mustang-4-speed-1965-1968/p/HW3273/
They aren't hard to rebuild and adjust, just check for worn shims and levers. Usually a good cleaning and greasing does the trick. Any old Mustang / Ford shop can also do it.
What would be the correct type of shifter rebuilt kit for my 66', detents, springs rubber, shifter mounting bolts
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YUP, once upon a time there was this end piece that held the driven gear w/clip. The cable is correct if you have the other part. The later cables are one piece ends all inclusive with an "O" ring seal.
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Thanks, would you know if that’s a Ford part from earlier pre-65 or some other mfg?
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I have seen them in T-10's & earlier Tiger top loaders. I'm pretty sure they were unique to the Left Hand out-feed on the tailshafts. The Ford obsolete books should have them along with any other Manufacturer that used a T-10. Finding one could take a while, but they are out there.
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Thanks, now the search is on for the other driven gear housing. Any clue who still carries them?
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The search is on! Things to do when we’re expecting 6-10” of snow.
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Mystery solved, turns out it fits a MK2. Joe Ciapetti showed me one that was on his MK2 that matched. Checked mine and found the same head in the trans. However cable is 90” compared to the stock 76”. With 107K on the old cable and some breaks decided to change it out. No more fluctuation even up to 100mph (on the lift)
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My original speedometer cable finally fell off the perch. Should this new style cable insert into the top loader. Seems like it's bottoming out before going in. Clearly larger but thought someone has some experience swapping out on a MKII. Don't think the reverse switch is stopping it 🤔 the driven gear didn't pull out with the old cable so maybe that's what's impeding the new cable going in?
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If you don't need two, I could use one for my MKII.
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I believe I still have the other. Routed it along the steering column and made a more gradual bend. Since I couldn’t find a replacement this one worked. Came from Bill Jennings estate sale in Mn have no idea where he might have got it from Was tagged as Mk2.
As stated “However cable is 90” compared to the stock 76”.
As stated “However cable is 90” compared to the stock 76”.