#1
|
|||
|
|||
Mk1 Carrier Speedo cable center needed
I am looking for the speedo cable for the Mk1 carrier.
Would prefer a new complete unit, but the old outer case is still there. So, worst case is a source for just the center. But happier with a fresh complete unit. Also a source for the Choke cable too..... Thanks! |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
Brian Asbury has the cores on his list of items.
A few on the board have had new ones made up. |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
Speedo cable
http://www.canwesttach.com/
For a custom speedo cabl,e Jim at Canwest cable can make one to any length. and usually has the fittings to fit almost any application. He made a really nice cable for my MK I carrier.
__________________
Roberta Jayne Melville CD II QJ MK I * universal carrier 1942 WLC Harley under restoration 1957 M38A1 jeep R.E.L. optical equipment Military manuals Field phones MK II 19 set (needs work) 4 MK III W-19 sets AN/PRC-9 CPRC-26 WS-29 componets WS-38 AFV WS-38 MK III WS-48 with generator WS-58 MK I MK V heliograph |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
Thanks Roberta!
Sent them an email.
|
#5
|
||||
|
||||
Do we need one for the MKII?
__________________
39 Austin 8 Tourer 42 Humber Heavy Utility 42 C15A Wireless Truck 43 Humber AC MK IV F133744 "Vandal" tri-owner 43 A27L Centaur MK III T185481 |
#6
|
|||
|
|||
What was the approx price on one Roberta? I might be in for a couple myself.
|
#7
|
|||
|
|||
carrier speedo cable
If I remember correctly the cable came to $110 CDN ish.
I delivered my speedo and drive piece right to his shop. He just happened to have the correct end fittings to match the carrier, so he may have to order more as they are not common. The correct length is 103 inches for the carriers.
__________________
Roberta Jayne Melville CD II QJ MK I * universal carrier 1942 WLC Harley under restoration 1957 M38A1 jeep R.E.L. optical equipment Military manuals Field phones MK II 19 set (needs work) 4 MK III W-19 sets AN/PRC-9 CPRC-26 WS-29 componets WS-38 AFV WS-38 MK III WS-48 with generator WS-58 MK I MK V heliograph |
#8
|
||||
|
||||
sorry to resurrect this post, but I am busy trying to get my speedo cable sorted.... you quote 103" for the cable, but mine seems to measure 127 (give or take 1/2")
have I got some spurious cable in my carrier ? the armoured outer is much bigger than that pictured , it runs along the drivers side lower hull, under the radio operators seat into the top of the diff housing ?
__________________
is mos redintegro __5th Div___46th Div__ 1942 Ford Universal Carrier No.3 MkI* Lower Hull No. 10131 War Department CT54508 (SOLD) 1944 Ford Universal Carrier MkII* (under restoration). 1944 Morris C8 radio body (under restoration). |
#9
|
||||
|
||||
Cable core length
Richie,
When I needed a complete cable Brian still had the cores and measured one for me. Here is his reply: The speedometer cable core is 10 feet 3 inches long. That would mean 123 inches. Cheers,
__________________
Marc van Aalderen Daimler Dingo Mk1B 1941 Daimler Armoured Car Mk1 1943 Daimler Ferret Mk1/1 1959 Ford Universal Carrier No2 MkII* 1944 Ford GPW British Airborne 1944 Lightweight 10 Cwt Trailer SS Cars Ltd 1944 Anti-Tank Gun 6 Pdr 7 Cwt MkII 1942 Daf Trailer YAA602 1954 Daf Trailer AT16-24-1NL 1977 Daf 2100Turbo 1982 |
#10
|
||||
|
||||
Just laid mine out again and measured it carefully, it's blob on 127" I recall trying one of Bens inner cables at W&P and it was too short
__________________
is mos redintegro __5th Div___46th Div__ 1942 Ford Universal Carrier No.3 MkI* Lower Hull No. 10131 War Department CT54508 (SOLD) 1944 Ford Universal Carrier MkII* (under restoration). 1944 Morris C8 radio body (under restoration). Last edited by RichardT10829; 10-05-16 at 23:12. |
#11
|
|||
|
|||
It will be interesting to hear what Michael R has to say.
It could be that your cable comes from a later carrier and was slightly re routed (factory re design) requiring a longer cable. Btw. the British speedo is different from the Canadian and this might account for the difference. I cannot remember if the fittings are the same. The 1/4 inch thick rubber gasket behind the dash panel was introduced to help reduce speedo cable failure and also to help reduce the risk of wiring shorts. I read this somewhere. No recall on where.
__________________
Bluebell Carrier Armoured O.P. No1 Mk3 W. T84991 Carrier Bren No2.Mk.I. NewZealand Railways. NZR.6. Dodge WC55. 37mm Gun Motor Carriage M6 Jeep Mb #135668 So many questions.... |
#12
|
||||
|
||||
I measured the diameter of the cable this morning, and I get 3.5mm diameter.
Thinking about removing the ferrules off the ends and trying to find a length of same diameter cable...
__________________
is mos redintegro __5th Div___46th Div__ 1942 Ford Universal Carrier No.3 MkI* Lower Hull No. 10131 War Department CT54508 (SOLD) 1944 Ford Universal Carrier MkII* (under restoration). 1944 Morris C8 radio body (under restoration). |
#13
|
||||
|
||||
Ok found a company in Canada that do the correct diameter cable, left hand wind. They also do the ends too for those that require them.
my cable cost $17.50 CAD which wont break the bank ! here is the link for anyone else that requires it. http://vintagebritishcables.com/Smit...eter-Cable.php he also rebuilds gauges.
__________________
is mos redintegro __5th Div___46th Div__ 1942 Ford Universal Carrier No.3 MkI* Lower Hull No. 10131 War Department CT54508 (SOLD) 1944 Ford Universal Carrier MkII* (under restoration). 1944 Morris C8 radio body (under restoration). |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Repro Carrier speedo cable | universalgrl | The Carrier Forum | 0 | 24-04-12 03:51 |
f15 SPEEDO CABLE | gareth | The Softskin Forum | 0 | 31-05-10 22:20 |
Carrier speedo cable and choke cable. | kevin powles | The Carrier Forum | 1 | 15-11-08 03:18 |
speedo cable | Ken Hughes | The Softskin Forum | 2 | 26-11-07 07:10 |
speedo cable and others | BIG MIKE | The Carrier Forum | 2 | 26-04-06 15:16 |