C15A Cab 12 Speedo Question

[TCLARK]

Good advice Phil, I should have an extinguisher on board!
I think I will have a longer cable made , but would be nice
to know original routing
Cheers
Terry

[Bob Carriere]

Hi Terry

The cable I had made was 81 inches long and was copied from the one in place that was all worn out and rusted......... and yes the cable has to come over the side of the engine down to the floor and curve to the frame.

.... and based on my installation you will need all of the 81 inches.

Bob C

[Phil Waterman]

Hi Terry

My notes on the speedo show Pat 12 as being 87.5 inches for the outside jacket with the inner cable being 1 inch longer. Pat 13 are 95 inches outer.

Will gather more information looking for photos of disassembly of my Pat 12 see if I have good photos showing the routing.

Cheers Phil

[TCLARK]

This is so good to know Phil, I will try to get a cable made
as soon as I get to the city. The one I have is definetly too
short.
Look forward to a pic.
Cheers
Terry

[Phil Waterman]

Hi Terry

Went back through my photos of restoring my Pattern 12 hoping I had a good shot of the routing of the speedo cable before I started restoring. Found that I don't have any, in fact my speedo cable was loose down the side of the engine when I got my truck with the little cable clamps still on it but not screwed down. This is probably why I got my routing wrong and had a wiring fire as a result.

Sorry could not be of more help.

There is some mention of rerouting the cable in one of the Service Bulletins but it seems to be referring to the early Pattern 13 Cabs.

Cheers Phil