Lokar U-Cut-to-Fit Ford Speedometer Cable Kit User Manual download pdf

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General Installation Notes:

Please read instructions completely before beginning installation. If you have

any questions please call.

Before starting installation, scotch vehicle tires to avoid accidental movement

of the vehicle. Disconnect negative battery cable before beginning installation.

Make sure the engine, transmission, body and frame are properly grounded.

We recommend applying anti-seize lubricant to all aluminum threads before

final assembly.

Refer to Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 for the component names.

Do not remove the anti-seize compound that has been applied to the threads on the

trans end fitting.

Step 1: Remove the inner wire from the cable housing on the new Lokar speed-

ometer cable.

Step 2: Temporarily install the cable housing onto the speedometer. Route the

cable housing to the transmission, making sure to keep it away from the

exhaust. Do not make any sharp bends when routing the speedometer

cable housing.

Step 3: It will be necessary to shorten the new speedometer cable housing. Mark

the cable housing where it lines up with the speedometer cable connec-

tion on the transmission. Disconnect the cable housing from the speed-

ometer and remove the cable housing from the vehicle.

Unscrew the compression nut from the trans end fitting. Pull the trans

end fitting off of the cable housing, being careful not to damage it. Do

not remove the compression nut. Slide the compression nut towards the

speedometer end of the cable housing, away from the transmission.

Make sure that the inner wire is removed from the cable housing. If the

speedometer cable has the braided stainless steel housing, wrap tape

around the area to be cut and use an abrasive cutoff saw or fine-toothed

hacksaw to cut the cable housing at your mark. If the speedometer cable

has the black universal housing, cut the cable housing at your mark

using heavy duty 8” diagonal cutting pliers or a hacksaw. Lokar recom-

mends Klein brand Diagonal Cutting Pliers, # D2000-28 available at

The Home Depot or through W. W. Graingers, Part # 4A838.

Step 4: After cutting the cable housing, re-install the trans end fitting onto the

end of the cable housing. Make sure the cable housing is pushed all

the way in to the trans end fitting, until it is bottomed out. Thread the

compression nut onto the trans end fitting and tighten it until the cable

housing is locked into the trans end fitting. DO NOT assemble the trans

end fitting until after the cable housing has been cut to length!

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U-Cut-to-Fit Ford Speedometer Cable Kit

Installation Instructions

U-Cut-to-Fit Ford Speedometer Cable Kit

Installation Instructions

INS0022 Rev. 07/08/13

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Note: Do not over tighten the compression nut!

Step 5: Install the provided o-ring into the groove on the

trans end fitting. Install the inner wire into the

cable housing with the square end towards the

transmission. Install your original speedometer gear

(not included) and gear retaining clip (not includ-

ed) onto the trans end fitting, with the lip on the

retaining clip pointing away from the transmission.

Fig. 3 Make sure the speedometer gear spins freely.

Push the inner wire fully into the speedometer

gear, twisting it as you go. When the inner wire is

seated in the speedometer gear, the gear will turn

if you twist the inner wire at the speedometer end.

Step 6: Lubricate the o-ring with a light coat of the oil

or fluid that is correct for your transmission, and

install the trans end fitting into the transmission.

Install the hold down clip using the provided 1/4"-

20 x 3/4" button head bolt and lock washer. Fig. 4

Step 7: Route the speedometer cable housing back up to

the speedometer. At the speedometer head, mark

the inner wire flush with the end of the speedom-

eter end fitting. Fig. 5 Remove the inner wire from

the cable housing.

Step 8: All Speedometers Except 1948 and Earlier Ford:

Measure 5/16" back towards the transmission from

your mark, and cut the inner wire there. Fig. 6

Step 8: Ford Speedometers: Measure 9/16" back towards

the transmission from your mark, and cut the inner

wire there. Fig. 6

Step 9: De-burr the end of the inner wire. Insert the inner

wire as far as it will go into the cable tip. Insert the

cable tip into the crimping die, making sure it is

pushed all the way in.

To crimp the cable tip, squeeze the crimping die in

a vise. Fig. 7 DO NOT use pliers to hold the crimping

die, or you risk breaking the cable tip.

Speedometer End

Transmission End

Speedometer

End Fitting

Speedometer End Nut

(most applications)

Cable Housing

Cable

Housing

Compression

Nut

O-ring

Hold Down Clip

1/4"-20 x 3/4" Button

Head Bolt and Lock

Washer

Trans End Fitting

Anti-Seize

Compound

Inner Wire

(Square End)

Cable Tip

Crimping

Die

Speedometer End Nut for Early Ford (1948 and Earlier)

Silicone

Grease

Inner Wire

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Step 10: Remove the crimping die by prying it apart with a

screwdriver.

Step 11: Lubricate the inner wire with a light coat of the

supplied silicone grease. Install the inner wire into

the cable housing, making sure it bottoms out in

the speedometer gear. It will likely be necessary

to rotate the inner wire slightly in order to get it to

align with the speedometer gear and slide all the

way in.

Connect the new speedometer cable to the

speedometer. Fig. 8 & Fig. 9

1 2

Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Installation Instructions

Building American Quality… With A Lifetime Warranty!General Installation Notes: Please read instructions completely before beginning installation. If

Page 2 - Transmission End, Assembled

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