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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1967 Mustang => Topic started by: 67gta289 on March 29, 2018, 10:00:55 PM

Title: 67 auto trans speedometer cable clamp
Post by: 67gta289 on March 29, 2018, 10:00:55 PM

Please take a look at the clamp on my speedo cable.  The profile does not look right, like it is bent perhaps.  If someone can share a picture of something that is known to be correct it would be appreciated.  Thanks, John

Title: Re: 67 auto trans speedometer cable clamp
Post by: ruppstang on March 30, 2018, 12:30:37 AM

John I also have thought they look bent but I think that is how it was designed.
Marty

Title: Re: 67 auto trans speedometer cable clamp
Post by: J_Speegle on March 30, 2018, 02:44:44 PM

Agreed they have an odd bent look to them  on purpose. Illsee if I can find a picture of one at angle to help

Title: Re: 67 auto trans speedometer cable clamp
Post by: Bossbill on March 30, 2018, 03:00:50 PM

My 67 SJ Ford labeled top loader manual trans version has the same type of bend.

Title: Re: 67 auto trans speedometer cable clamp
Post by: J_Speegle on March 30, 2018, 04:33:40 PM

Though service replacements it gives a good look at the shape from a number of angles

(http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/10/6-300318153249.jpeg)

Title: Re: 67 auto trans speedometer cable clamp
Post by: 196667Bob on March 30, 2018, 05:51:37 PM

Yes, my 57 and 59 Fords both have this same kind of "animal".

Bob

Title: Re: 67 auto trans speedometer cable clamp
Post by: 67gtasanjose on March 30, 2018, 06:38:25 PM

Quote from: 67gta289 on March 29, 2018, 10:00:55 PM

Please take a look at the clamp on my speedo cable.  The profile does not look right, like it is bent perhaps.  If someone can share a picture of something that is known to be correct it would be appreciated.  Thanks, John

I'll look at my new Drake and a NOS one I have, I think perhaps yours IS BENT from being overtightened. Look at Jeffs, the side where the bolt runs through is staight to a point where yours is not. Again, I have 2 new ones, one OE Ford so I'll look at them when I get home tonight.

Title: Re: 67 auto trans speedometer cable clamp
Post by: 67gtasanjose on March 31, 2018, 04:20:26 PM

Forgot...

but here is an eBay listing for a NOS (later/grey casing) with a STRAIGHT section like I described: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-68-NOS-Mustang-Shelby-Big-Block-4-Speed-Speedometer-Cable/232717024041?hash=item362f03fb29:g:TnkAAOSwuLZY1Q-3&vxp=mtr

So YES, IMHO, yours could stand being straightened along and only along the stretch where the bolt hole is at. Probably not uncommon to see them bent there, perhaps even on original examples but the part was not MANUFACTURED bent in that location.

Title: Re: 67 auto trans speedometer cable clamp
Post by: 67gta289 on March 31, 2018, 09:22:29 PM

Thanks for the replies.  I'll straighten it out.

The original encircles the cable, whereas the service replacement (NOS) is open ended so that it can fit over the cable.  Is that an accurate statement?