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matthufham · 05-04-2009, 04:00 PM

i don't use it or drive it enough or fast enough to get pulled over, and my cable leaks at the tranny. is there a speedo delete cap i can buy somewhere and screw on the tranny?

cdowns · 05-04-2009, 04:27 PM

no fluid is in speedo cable so your leak is from the tranny where the sending unit is//

68gmsee · 05-04-2009, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by matthufham

i don't use it or drive it enough or fast enough to get pulled over, and my cable leaks at the tranny. is there a speedo delete cap i can buy somewhere and screw on the tranny?

Nope, there's no transmission speedometer delete... If you really just want to plug the hole, you could plug it with some sort of epoxy (after a good cleaning), find a wooden dowel that would fit in there sorta tight and tap it in place, or weld it shut...

But, if it were me, I'd just take the plastic driven gear, count the teeth, go over to the Chevy dealer and get a replacement along with a housing "O" ring seal. Maybe get the whole housing asm and the gear. I think I paid less than $20 for the whole thing last year. Napa may sell them also.

big mike71 · 05-04-2009, 08:40 PM

Plug the cable in spread silicone around it then screw it back together it will stop leak.

gcburdic · 05-04-2009, 10:24 PM

Hey Matt,

I had the same problem...which tranny do you have....here's a thread from me...I have a TH400....http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=333049

I'll also post up a thread for a TH350 (i think) for ya as well....http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331407

skchevota · 05-04-2009, 10:29 PM

If you really want it gone, remove the whole gear driven unit, and replace with a freeze plug. The 4x4s have a freeze pug in that hole from the factory because the spedo cable is driven off the transfer case on them.

matthufham · 05-05-2009, 10:43 AM

freeze plug? what size do i ask for at the parts store? like for a ford 351 or chevy v6... or will they sell th350 freeze plugs? let me add i have a th350

Sinister · 05-05-2009, 10:52 AM

Probaly just as cheap to fix it correctly.

matthufham · 05-05-2009, 11:14 AM

i'm looking to clean up the dash, just need a fuel gauge and i can hide that and my oil volts and water, but i'm not sure how i'm going to do it. its a custom truck, not a daily driver.

dan42 · 05-05-2009, 11:34 AM

I guess if you never sell the truck, it would be O.K. , but if are ever in a situation down the road where you want to sell, or have to sell the truck, that will be a huge minus for the buyer. Just a thought.

Bus Ted Knuckle · 05-05-2009, 01:04 PM

how will you know when to change the oil????

matthufham · 05-06-2009, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Bus Ted Knuckle

how will you know when to change the oil????

i dont drive it but 500 miles a year

05-04-2009, 04:00 PM	#1
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	speedometer delete i don't use it or drive it enough or fast enough to get pulled over, and my cable leaks at the tranny. is there a speedo delete cap i can buy somewhere and screw on the tranny?

05-04-2009, 04:27 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: speedometer delete no fluid is in speedo cable so your leak is from the tranny where the sending unit is// __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

05-04-2009, 08:40 PM	#4
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: speedometer delete Plug the cable in spread silicone around it then screw it back together it will stop leak.

05-04-2009, 10:24 PM	#5
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: speedometer delete Hey Matt, I had the same problem...which tranny do you have....here's a thread from me...I have a TH400....http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=333049 I'll also post up a thread for a TH350 (i think) for ya as well....http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331407 __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present Last edited by gcburdic; 05-04-2009 at 10:27 PM.

05-04-2009, 10:29 PM	#6
skchevota Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Evans, Colorado Posts: 530	Re: speedometer delete If you really want it gone, remove the whole gear driven unit, and replace with a freeze plug. The 4x4s have a freeze pug in that hole from the factory because the spedo cable is driven off the transfer case on them.

05-05-2009, 10:43 AM	#7
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: speedometer delete freeze plug? what size do i ask for at the parts store? like for a ford 351 or chevy v6... or will they sell th350 freeze plugs? let me add i have a th350 Last edited by matthufham; 05-05-2009 at 10:44 AM.

05-05-2009, 10:52 AM	#8
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: speedometer delete Probaly just as cheap to fix it correctly. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

05-05-2009, 11:14 AM	#9
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: speedometer delete i'm looking to clean up the dash, just need a fuel gauge and i can hide that and my oil volts and water, but i'm not sure how i'm going to do it. its a custom truck, not a daily driver.

05-05-2009, 11:34 AM	#10
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: speedometer delete I guess if you never sell the truck, it would be O.K. , but if are ever in a situation down the road where you want to sell, or have to sell the truck, that will be a huge minus for the buyer. Just a thought. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

05-05-2009, 01:04 PM	#11
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	Re: speedometer delete how will you know when to change the oil???? __________________ Bill BEATERS ARE NEATER



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