Speedo Gear
 

I was driving FHP #432 today when the speedometer needle to ONE big jump and quit. Upon investigation I have found that the upper Vascar cable has taken a dump. I have replaced the speedometer cable and still no speedometer. Upon inspection I have determined that the "sudden" departure of the upper cable also destroyed the speedo gear on the output shaft on the transmission. I am not sure if this gear is also plastic however I do know that this gear is not there. Stick you finger in the transmission and there is no gear. The cable speed gear is fine.

I think I know the answer to this question however here it goes! Do I have to pull the transmission to replace the speedo gear on the tailshaft or can this be replace from under the car on my lift?

Thanks for the help!

Yes the upper cover has to come off the transmission to be able to pull the tail housing. I have to do this same thing too.

where did you get a new speedo cable?
i would like to get one for my car.

I purchased a standard speedo cable to replace the 2 piece Vascar cable. I do not know of anyone who makes "repo" 2 piece Vascar cable.

I bought a new regular speedo cable at Advance Auto for about $13.00.

Is the Vascar cable still available and if so, where could I buy one?

Gary

Pretty much the holy grail of the SSP cars at this point. No reproductions available and the ones that are still out there are pretty well worn, not a great buy used.