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Engine / Trans Removal - Speedo Cable
Apologies about the repost but the engine / trans combination on my 72T is coming out this morning, the right way or the wrong way.
Can anyone tell me if there is a trick to removing what I think is the speedo cable socket-like nut? I am assuming the cable itself cannot unscrew & I must remove this large nut. Correctamundo or no? TIA
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08-21-2004, 05:17 AM
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No trick, just finding the right wrench to get in there. A smaller pair of channel locks worked for me. Being aluminum and a fine thread, it might have a little corrosion on the threads making this difficult. I think it might be the same size as one of the oil line wrenches, if you bought the entire set Pelican sells. I can't quite remember, but I may have used that initially to remove it. But now, channel locks work fine.
But you are correct, the speedo cable doesn't come off until you remove this.
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08-21-2004, 06:25 AM
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This nut appears to be plated steel, anout 2 inches tall, round at the mating surface end, hex on the other.
Oh well, I guess it has to come off regardless. Thanks, Bill
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08-21-2004, 07:01 AM
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Yep, it's hollow on the round portion, and I do believe aluminum, so don't crush the round part. Just get a good grip on the hex.
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08-21-2004, 08:03 AM
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support the trans and remove the bracket - you will have plenty of room
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08-21-2004, 09:24 AM
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Thanks Guys. Mission Accomplished.
Man, these motors sure are bulky for just 2.4 liters. They don't look nearly so big when in the car. Bill
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08-21-2004, 07:46 PM
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That's why you should drop in a 3.8L.....
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