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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 03:46 PM
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Can anyone tell me the correct length of a speedo cable for a 69 Camaro with Muncie using an Autometer speedo?
Thanks. This is my first of what I'm sure will be many posts.
 
Old Jul 7, 2011 | 07:46 PM
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Type of speedo used shouldn't change the length, and Autometer should have the same threads as stock. If you simply order a stock replacement it will fit right in.
 
Old Jul 7, 2011 | 09:40 PM
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Autometer gauges do not have the same threads as stock, I learned the hard way. Go to Speedometer Service of Milw providing speedometer solutions and they will make one for you exactly for autometer gauges. 72 inches long is what I ordered and that fits good. Make sure you have them put the speedo hole grommet on the cable. Cost me $57.50 total.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 07:56 AM
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Thanks. I was told 59 inches would be enough.
 
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Originally Posted by dynarider33
Autometer gauges do not have the same threads as stock, I learned the hard way. Go to Speedometer Service of Milw providing speedometer solutions and they will make one for you exactly for autometer gauges. 72 inches long is what I ordered and that fits good. Make sure you have them put the speedo hole grommet on the cable. Cost me $57.50 total.
Wonder when they changed? I've got a Autometer speedo and a stock cable screwed right on it. Not sure which one you bought, but they still list one with 5/8x18" thread that should fit the stock Chevy speedo cable end:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ATM-4495/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ATM-4492/
 

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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 1971BB427
Wonder when they changed? I've got a Autometer speedo and a stock cable screwed right on it. Not sure which one you bought, but they still list one with 5/8x18" thread that should fit the stock Chevy speedo cable end:
Auto Meter 4495 - Auto Meter Ultra-Lite Series Speedometers - Overview - SummitRacing.com
Auto Meter 4492 - Auto Meter Ultra-Lite Series Speedometers - Overview - SummitRacing.com
Dont know, I got the sport comp guages and original would not fit.
 
Old Jul 8, 2011 | 11:04 PM
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When I put in my Autometer Phantom series gauges, the stock one wouldn't work so I got one from a '79 Malibu at the local parts store and it worked great
 
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