Author Topic: Speedo Cable (Read 3809 times)

Dooner · « **on:** Mar 21, 2006, 09:50:12 PM »

Working on getting my Autometer gauges hooked up in my Cruiser. Im thinking I need either a custom made Speedo cable or an adapter to hook the Toy Mini tcase (same cable connection as the FJ) to the autometer gauge. What have you guys done to hook yours up?
Thanks, Mike

freds40 · « **Reply #1 on:** Mar 21, 2006, 11:40:03 PM »

At one time I talked to Marlin and he told me there was no way to make an Automerter guage work with a standard mini t-case. Might be something now but that wasn't too long ago. $:-\$ \

LCOwner · « **Reply #2 on:** Mar 22, 2006, 05:56:34 AM »

Try Speed-o-tach. They were located on Dorthy between Orange and Cherry, one street south of Jensen. I think they're in the phone book.

Dooner · « **Reply #3 on:** Mar 23, 2006, 08:49:36 PM »

Good news! I took the Autometer speedo and my ol 71 LC cable to a shop downtown called Fred Thorp Speedometer Service. The old guy down there was able to change the end on the cable to match the Autometer. My cable end was getting worn so he lopped the tip off, re-chamfered it and squared it up in a little fixture designed for this purpose. He then lubed the cable and reinserted it into the cable housing. After he was done with the cable he took my speedo to a speedo calibration machine straight out of the 20's, taking it up to 120 mph! Hes got a dyno out front and says he can correct most speedo errors for about $40 or so.
Anyways this guy did a heck of a good job and only charged me $20!

Fred Thorp Speedometer Service, 205 Fulton Street cross of Los Angles St. 559 266-6592
- Mike

LCOwner · « **Reply #4 on:** Mar 23, 2006, 10:43:28 PM »

I haven't heard that name in a long time.

Dooner · « **Reply #5 on:** Mar 24, 2006, 09:43:36 AM »

Yeah, Ive driven past the shop for years but never really gave it a second thought. Tried giving Speedo-Tach a call but their number was out of service. The old guy running the shop name is Henry, He said his dad worked for Fred Thorp back in the day, showing Henry the ropes when he got old enough.

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	Author Topic: Speedo Cable (Read 3809 times) 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. Dooner 4WD Legend Turtle Points: 217 Posts: 769 Member since Feb '05 Invest in precious metal Speedo Cable « on: Mar 21, 2006, 09:50:12 PM » Working on getting my Autometer gauges hooked up in my Cruiser. Im thinking I need either a custom made Speedo cable or an adapter to hook the Toy Mini tcase (same cable connection as the FJ) to the autometer gauge. What have you guys done to hook yours up? Thanks, Mike DSC04462.JPG (58.35 kB, 640x480 - viewed 441 times.) Logged "Project Land Cruzah" In Land Cruiser Section 71 FJ40 327/465/ 4.7 Mini T/c, Trussed, Armored Mini Axles w/ High Cross Over, Aussie Lockers & 30 spline Longs. p/s 35's, SOA, , . 86 Burb D-60 14 bolt 350/400/205 37's. 02 F350 Tow Barge, Toyo 38's, Banks 5" Wicked wheel turbo, Edge Juice w/ Attitude, Blah Blah Blah - Sales Employee - freds40 The 2K Group Turtle Points: 293 Posts: 2,331 Member since Dec '02 Re: Speedo Cable « Reply #1 on: Mar 21, 2006, 11:40:03 PM » At one time I talked to Marlin and he told me there was no way to make an Automerter guage work with a standard mini t-case. Might be something now but that wasn't too long ago. $:-\$ \ Logged "between projects" LCOwner Rock Master Turtle Points: 50 Posts: 302 Member since Dec '02 Have you seen his shop OMG!!!! Re: Speedo Cable « Reply #2 on: Mar 22, 2006, 05:56:34 AM » Try Speed-o-tach. They were located on Dorthy between Orange and Cherry, one street south of Jensen. I think they're in the phone book. Logged '71 FJ40, 350 TPI/420, 4.70/mini, 60's/5.38/42's, under construction. '83 FJ60, SOA underway. Soon to have a Police 350TBI/700R4/..... Hill Hoppers Central Valley 4 Wheelers - Founding Member Four Wheel Drive Club of Fresno - #1127 Dooner [OP] 4WD Legend Turtle Points: 217 Posts: 769 Member since Feb '05 Invest in precious metal Re: Speedo Cable « Reply #3 on: Mar 23, 2006, 08:49:36 PM » Good news! I took the Autometer speedo and my ol 71 LC cable to a shop downtown called Fred Thorp Speedometer Service. The old guy down there was able to change the end on the cable to match the Autometer. My cable end was getting worn so he lopped the tip off, re-chamfered it and squared it up in a little fixture designed for this purpose. He then lubed the cable and reinserted it into the cable housing. After he was done with the cable he took my speedo to a speedo calibration machine straight out of the 20's, taking it up to 120 mph! Hes got a dyno out front and says he can correct most speedo errors for about $40 or so. Anyways this guy did a heck of a good job and only charged me $20! Fred Thorp Speedometer Service, 205 Fulton Street cross of Los Angles St. 559 266-6592 - Mike DSC04463.JPG (59.72 kB, 640x480 - viewed 270 times.) Logged "Project Land Cruzah" In Land Cruiser Section 71 FJ40 327/465/ 4.7 Mini T/c, Trussed, Armored Mini Axles w/ High Cross Over, Aussie Lockers & 30 spline Longs. p/s 35's, SOA, , . 86 Burb D-60 14 bolt 350/400/205 37's. 02 F350 Tow Barge, Toyo 38's, Banks 5" Wicked wheel turbo, Edge Juice w/ Attitude, Blah Blah Blah LCOwner Rock Master Turtle Points: 50 Posts: 302 Member since Dec '02 Have you seen his shop OMG!!!! Re: Speedo Cable « Reply #4 on: Mar 23, 2006, 10:43:28 PM » I haven't heard that name in a long time. Logged '71 FJ40, 350 TPI/420, 4.70/mini, 60's/5.38/42's, under construction. '83 FJ60, SOA underway. Soon to have a Police 350TBI/700R4/..... Hill Hoppers Central Valley 4 Wheelers - Founding Member Four Wheel Drive Club of Fresno - #1127 Dooner [OP] 4WD Legend Turtle Points: 217 Posts: 769 Member since Feb '05 Invest in precious metal Re: Speedo Cable « Reply #5 on: Mar 24, 2006, 09:43:36 AM » Yeah, Ive driven past the shop for years but never really gave it a second thought. Tried giving Speedo-Tach a call but their number was out of service. The old guy running the shop name is Henry, He said his dad worked for Fred Thorp back in the day, showing Henry the ropes when he got old enough. Logged "Project Land Cruzah" In Land Cruiser Section 71 FJ40 327/465/ 4.7 Mini T/c, Trussed, Armored Mini Axles w/ High Cross Over, Aussie Lockers & 30 spline Longs. p/s 35's, SOA, , . 86 Burb D-60 14 bolt 350/400/205 37's. 02 F350 Tow Barge, Toyo 38's, Banks 5" Wicked wheel turbo, Edge Juice w/ Attitude, Blah Blah Blah