Speedometer Cable ?

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    Why does AutoKrafters list three different lengths for a Maverick speedometer cable?
    One is 63 inches, another is 66 inches, and another is 80 inches...
     
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    Well, they are lacking, Master parts lists four and that's just for '70-'72.


    I'm trying to coax my W7 computer that has '73-77 records to wake up.
     
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    Reason I'm asking; I ordered a new speedo cable 12 years ago from O'reilly's. It was way too long. So I ordered another one from AutoKrafters or Melvins (can't remember which), and I don't remember the length, but the clip for the speedometer connection never worked. It's just pushed on there but not locked. I want to buy a good one but don't know what length I need.
    It's a V-8 with C-4 trans...
     
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    Well after my 3rd cup of coffee the computer did wake up, I think problem was operator related. :yup:

    73-77 Maverick speedo cable.JPG
     
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    Wow, all of them are shorter than the AutoKrafters offerings.
    Melvins has 2 listings; 60" and 76".
    'Looks like the 63" is gonna be my best option...
     
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    Probably use the 80" for Top Loader conversion.

    Nothing anywhere near that length used in earlier models. 7072  Mav speedo cable.jpg
     

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