Cables

Speedometer Cables

It has always been Flexible Drive Agencies policy to catalogue and stock the broadest possible range of replacement cables.

For many reasons, including customised vehicles, drive options, special fitments, etc, customers will require custom-made cables, not only for new fitment but replacement. Because we appreciate the legal necessity of a functional speedometer drive system, we have equipped our sales facilities with the ability to provide prompt response to these requirements. We will execute most orders for special speedometer and tachometer cables within 24 hours.

Special Speedometer and Tachometer Drive Cables Service

Special Speedometer and Tachometer Drive Cables can be manufactured against firm orders to suit all types of Veteran, Vintage, Classic and Custom Built vehicles, Tractors, Marine Applicances, Stationary Engines etc.

When ordering specials, it is essential to provide all possible relevant information and if available a complete sample. Information required includes length (refer instruction below) make and model of vehicle type of transmission, make and model of speedometer and tachometer.

Measurement Instructions

The length of a complete assembly is the overall casing length measured over the ferrules, as illustrated. Length does not include nuts. If an inner cable is required - Length quoted should be clearly stated as follows: - "Overall inner cable length = x millimetres".

Service Information

The following hints on installation are important:

  • Cable routing should be smooth. Minimum radius should be 6".
  • Ensure that sharp bends and kinks are avoided, especially at supporting clips.
  • Ensure that connecting nuts are securely tightened by hand (not spanner or pliers).
  • Cables should be lubricated every 10,000 kilometers. Withdraw inner cable and smear lightly with Shell Alvania 2 or equivalent.
  • Avoid excess grease and do not use oil.
    The performance of a Speedometer and the service life of the Speedomoter cable depends on correct installation and mainenance.
DO IT YOURSELF SPEEDOMETER/TACHOMETER KITS

Popular Universal Replacement Speedo Inner Core D.I.Y. Kits

Kit P/N LengthSuitsYear
K12
2100mm
Most American Vehicles with cables upto 2m long
Most Bedford Vehicles
Ford Cortina & Capri1962-76
Ford Escort1957-80
Ford Falcon except C4 Trans
Chrysler Centura1977-79 6 cyl
Chrysler Valiant1963-80 except
1972-73 Manual Pacer
1973-76 VJ-BK with Hi-line inst and CL-CM Regal and sports pack 770 instruments (thess use K20)
Holden1948-81 except FB,EK models (use K20)
Holden Commodore, Holden Torana and Sunbird, Holden Camira, most international vehicles with cables upto 2m
Mitsubushi Sigma with Aus Trans1979-80
Toyota Corolla fitted with Trimatic Auto Trans1976-78
Most Volvoupto 1980
K20
3100mm
American vehicles with cables over 2m long
Ford Fairlane and Falcons with C4 Trans
Holden FB and EK
Chrysler VH Pacer, CL, CM sports pack and Regal
K24
2100mm
Most Austin, British Leyland, Hillman, Haguar Roverupto 1976
K26
2500mm
Most Toyota models
Holden Gemini Manual
K24
2100mm
Most Nissan/Datsun
Mitsubishi Galant
Mazda upto 1984 except commercial Vehicles
Bulk Packs of Speedometer Core
Core ØWindLengthPack Partno
3.2mmR.H. Wind150m1609
3.2mmL.H. Wind150m1621
4.0mmR.H. Wind150m1605
4.0mmL.H. Wind150m1624
5.0mmR.H. Wind30m1612
5.0mmL.H. Wind30m1626
Bulk Packs of Speedometer Casing
Casing ØCasingLengthPack Partno
8.0mmMetal - PVC Covered75m1637
11.4mmMetal - Uncovered30m1630
12.7mmMetal - PVC Covered30m1639