new problem,speedocable HELP PLZZZZ

[Q.8]

hi guys.

i installed the v8 and manual tranny from 1992 chevy truck.its look that the tranny work with electric cable.so my cable will not work.and i need to keep the original speedo meter.WHAT CAN I DO????

[kf4jfk]

I know on motorcycles that you can buy an cable-to-electronic convertor. I think you should be able to find the same for what you need. I have done a ton of these conversions on old bike restorations in the past. I hope this helps. Good Luck!

[TR65]

I use the Abbott Cable X. It uses the electrical signal from the transmission and converts it to a motor speed that runs the mechanical speedometer.

Works well. You can also calibrate it to give the correct speed on the speedometer.

http://www.abbott-tach.com/Welcome.html

TR

[Slow Build]

Originally Posted by TR65

I use the Abbott Cable X. It uses the electrical signal from the transmission and converts it to a motor speed that runs the mechanical speedometer.

$325. Not a cheap fix.

[Q.8]

Originally Posted by Slow Build

$325. Not a cheap fix.

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[TR65]

Originally Posted by Q.8

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You didn't say you wanted cheap. I wouldn't have bothered you with a response.

As far as I can tell Dakota Digital has nothing like what you need. If I understand correctly you want to convert an electronic speed sensor on the transmission to run a cable operated mechanical speedometer.

If that is correct then I know of only two solutions. 1. A motor drive like the Cable-X to convert the electronic signal to motor speed to drive the cable. 2. Convert the transmission tail-shaft to a mechanical speedometer gear drive. Either solution is +$300. Check out this thread.

http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...onversion.html

If you want cheap, throw in an electronic speedometer.

TR

[Q.8]

Originally Posted by kf4jfk

I know on motorcycles that you can buy an cable-to-electronic convertor. I think you should be able to find the same for what you need. I have done a ton of these conversions on old bike restorations in the past. I hope this helps. Good Luck!

can you help me with that? i like the idea.where to search for one? brand or model name?

thanks

[Clyde65]

are you using the NV3500?

The nV3500 from an 88 or 89 has the mechanical speedo

[Q.8]

Originally Posted by Clyde65

are you using the NV3500?

The nV3500 from an 88 or 89 has the mechanical speedo

its a 3 speed with granny gear.

[kf4jfk]

can you help me with that? i like the idea.where to search for one? brand or model name?

thanks

Q.8 My biggest supplier for these convertors is Dakota Digital. They are a large Digital Gauge company and I have had really good success with their product. I am actually building a chopper for a customer and am in the middle of wiring it up today. Good luck... I will check my catalogs when I get to the shop in the morning and let you know.