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Old 02-28-2016, 07:40 AM   #1
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Electronic to mechanical speedo converter - cableX?

I want to get my speedo working again so I know I am fixing to be arrested instead of just assuming so.

I need to get my T56 (electronic speedometer output) talking to my original cable driven speedometer.

Has anybody tried one of these? Hard to tell from their pictures but I wonder if it is durable enough for the application.

http://www.abbott-tach.com/cablex.htm
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Old 02-28-2016, 08:30 AM   #2
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Re: Electronic to mechanical speedo converter - cableX?

I went with the Dakota Digital ECD-100 very sturdy unit and easy to program. Got a good price from MCB Matt on this board.
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Old 02-28-2016, 10:50 AM   #3
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Re: Electronic to mechanical speedo converter - cableX?

I've heard the Dakota digital deal is the way to go. I was gonna put a Cable-X box on my 68 LeMans convert[6.0 4L80E] but I heard they were "bouncy" for a lack of a better word.
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Old 02-28-2016, 01:00 PM   #4
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Re: Electronic to mechanical speedo converter - cableX?

Another vote for the Dakota Digital. I've installed both and I have had zero problems with the Dakota. The Cable-X has given me problems.
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Old 02-28-2016, 01:37 PM   #5
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Re: Electronic to mechanical speedo converter - cableX?

I've been wondering about the Dakota digital glad to hear people are having good luck I'll have to pick one up. Who has the best deal.
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Old 02-28-2016, 01:41 PM   #6
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Re: Electronic to mechanical speedo converter - cableX?

I have never used the Dakota electronic cable drive, but from experience with Dakota Digital I would highly recommend any of their products. I have confidence in the name and am sure you would be happy with their unit.
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Old 02-28-2016, 06:14 PM   #7
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Re: Electronic to mechanical speedo converter - cableX?

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Old 02-28-2016, 09:50 PM   #8
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Re: Electronic to mechanical speedo converter - cableX?

Alright. Copy that on the Dakota digital unit. Thanks for the recommendation.
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