Correct length for speedometer cable 69 Charger

[1969chargerrtse]

I ordered a speedo cable for my charger last year on ebay.  It's to long and ended up getting burnt on one of the exhaust pipes.  The length is 80"
Anyone have the correct length for the speedometer cable for a 440/727?  Like a ding bat I threw the shorter length original out.

[vancamp]

correct length should be about 60" although all the repros I have found are 80" since all the repros are the same length I just ordered one from my local parts store thats the same length but about $30 cheaper than year one, paddock,etc. its a ATP Y-819 if memory is correct I took the extra length and kinda made a loop under the dash.

[1969chargerrtse]

correct length should be about 60" although all the repros I have found are 80" since all the repros are the same length I just ordered one from my local parts store that's the same length but about $30 cheaper than year one, paddock,etc. its a ATP Y-819 if memory is correct I took the extra length and kinda made a loop under the dash.

Wow, great info, thanks.  I told the guy on ebay it was longer than mine and he said that was the correct size (80).  I said well the one on the car now fit's nice and this one seems to long?  My speedo was kinda jumping around and I went to pull the cable to lube it with graphite powder and then I saw it melted on the pipe.  Thanks.  I'll try Pep Boys today.
I take it you don't have A/C because there is no room under my dash for any looping.

[resq302]

They are still available new at your local Mopar dealer. 

[vancamp]

correct length should be about 60" although all the repros I have found are 80" since all the repros are the same length I just ordered one from my local parts store that's the same length but about $30 cheaper than year one, paddock,etc. its a ATP Y-819 if memory is correct I took the extra length and kinda made a loop under the dash.

Wow, great info, thanks.  I told the guy on ebay it was longer than mine and he said that was the correct size (80).  I said well the one on the car now fit's nice and this one seems to long?  My speedo was kinda jumping around and I went to pull the cable to lube it with graphite powder and then I saw it melted on the pipe.  Thanks.  I'll try Pep Boys today.
I take it you don't have A/C because there is no room under my dash for any looping.

no A/C and a black Car.

[vancamp]

They are still available new at your local Mopar dealer. 

do you have a part number? we have a lousy parts department here.

[1969chargerrtse]

To late for me, I ordered it at PEP Boys.  25.00
Of course the girl at the counter said  Nope.  I said what you can't get a speedo cable?  I had to beg her to look it up, and it was there.

[Corellian Corvette]

If you bought the 80in version - save your money and don't get it. It's WAYYYY too long. you'll end up with a giant mess. TRUST ME and don't even bother with that one.

If you HAVE to get a parts store version, get the one for a 71 Charger. It's 68in long - you'll only be a few inches too long and it's going to fit much, much better without a lot of slack and won't burn on your exhaust.

Remember neither of these have the grommet.

Honestly, the OEM version is heads and tails above the others in terms of fit, are the correct length and have the grommet. More expensive, but they work. Check out Ebay ID 320306453521

[1969chargerrtse]

If you bought the 80in version - save your money and don't get it. It's WAYYYY too long. you'll end up with a giant mess. TRUST ME and don't even bother with that one.

If you HAVE to get a parts store version, get the one for a 71 Charger. It's 68in long - you'll only be a few inches too long and it's going to fit much, much better without a lot of slack and won't burn on your exhaust.

Remember neither of these have the grommet.

Honestly, the OEM version is heads and tails above the others in terms of fit, are the correct length and have the grommet. More expensive, but they work. Check out Ebay ID 320306453521

Wow great info. When it comes in I'll just say nope to long and have them credit me. Thanks.

[TUFCAT]

I may be coming in late here, but I was lucky enough to find a 66/67 B-body NOS speedo cable at a swap meet a few years back.

I just took it out of the carboard and measured it. From tip to tip the actual cable length is 71.5 inches long. The cable housing is 69 inches. I hope this helps. 

[Corellian Corvette]

The '66 - '67 versions are too long for '68 - '70. 2nd gen version is about 61 inches. 3rd gen is 68 inches. I had to do some research on this one. 

[Charger-Bodie]

The one that came with my 5 speed kit was just right. 

[vancamp]

I may be coming in late here, but I was lucky enough to find a 66/67 B-body NOS speedo cable at a swap meet a few years back.

I just took it out of the carboard and measured it. From tip to tip the actual cable length is 71.5 inches long. The cable housing is 69 inches. I hope this helps. 

also the 66-67 versions screw on, on each end, the one he looking for clips on the dash and screws on the trans.

[tan top]

bit late to the party i know ,  been  having a sort out , found my original cable     63 inches long

[Troy]

Bumping this as I see that Mancini has Mopar PN. 04897646AA (63") cables in stock for $52.95. Correct for 1968-1970 B Body and 1970-74 E Body without cruise.
http://chucker54.stores.yahoo.net/faormospca.html

Some good info from an old thread (apparently the price has gone up):
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,16848.msg208601.html#msg208601

Troy

[Ex President]

Showing this at Oreilly's... http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/PIO0/CA3002.oap?year=1969&make=Dodge&model=Charger&vi=1078961&keyword=speedometer+cable

Would it work? 

[tan top]

the fitting  in the left side picture is wrong , looks like a screw in metal fitting  , same as the trans end ! although  might just be a gentric picture ! or the way the picture is taken   , but the correct end that plugs into the back of the speedo  , is  plastic

looking for a picture ,  if i cant find , will take a picture on my original one tomorrow  , if no one else comes up with one

[Ex President]

Yea... I'm familiar with the plastic end, that's actually what's broken on mine.

I was hoping it was a generic pic! 

[tan top]

 well found a picture anyway     dont say length though

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NOS-Mopar-Speedo-Cable-CORRECT-BLACK-68-up_W0QQitemZ320456863872QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item4a9cb7b08

[1969chargerrtse]

I'm getting ready to order what looks like the correct speedo cable, about 63" long.  Has anyone bought one of these from Mancini.
Are the two ends correct?  I can't tell in the picture if the gauge end is the plastic snap on type?

http://chucker54.stores.yahoo.net/faormospca.html

[charger Downunder]

This pic is easier to see same part number and cheaper.
http://www.monicattichrysler.com/comersus/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=3092#

[1969chargerrtse]

This pic is easier to see same part number and cheaper.
http://www.monicattichrysler.com/comersus/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=3092#

Thanks, I'll order that one.  

[WHITE AND RED 69]

I bought one from mancini and fit perfect. It does have the plastic snap on end.   

[RTSE440]

The '66 - '67 versions are too long for '68 - '70. 2nd gen version is about 61 inches. 3rd gen is 68 inches. I had to do some research on this one. 

 

just looked up in my parts books factory length says 80 "for 2nd gen charger 1969