Can you shorten a speedometer cable?

You can shorten it with the grinder, but the squaring will give you problems. Grinding it square will cut through the wires.

How do you change the gear on a Mustang speedometer?

The most popular method for doing so is by swapping out the driven gear on the end of the speedometer cable or speed sensor. To figure out which gear you need, visit LatemodelRestoration.com and use our exclusive Mustang speedometer gear calculator.

Can you use a 23 tooth speedometer on a Mustang?

Do not use a 23 tooth speedometer driven gear on a 1996-1998 Mustang GT or Cobra T45, AODE, or 4R70W. It will self destruct in a matter of feet. Check out our YouTube channel for even more tech tips, installation videos, how-tos, and more.

Which is the correct gear for the speedometer?

Fetching speedo gear…. This is pretty straightforward, select “Manual” for a manual transmission or “Automatic” for an automatic transmission. T5 transmissions may be converted to 6 tooth gear to correct speedometer more accurately.

How can I find out what gear I need for my Mustang?

To figure out which gear you need, visit LatemodelRestoration.com and use our exclusive Mustang speedometer gear calculator. You can select your transmission, manual or automatic, your drive gear teeth, 6,7 or 8, pick out which gear ratio you’re using and then select your tire size.

When do you replace the speedometer cable on a Mustang?

If your speedometer (with speed sensor) is not reading or the needle is jumping all over the place, chances are you need to replace the speedometer cable. This Mustang Speedometer Cable is a direct replacement for 1979-93 Mustangs with cruise control and/or EFI (electronic fuel injection).

How do you correct the speedometer on a fox body Mustang?

If you are changing out the rear gears on your fox body or SN95 Mustang, you are going to have to correct your speedometer. The most popular method for doing so is by swapping out the driven gear on the end of the speedometer cable or speed sensor.

How do you change the gear on a speedometer?

Swapping out the speedometer driven gears extremely simple are you going to do is remove the single retaining bolt, slide the cable or sensor out in the transmission, remove the clip, slide your old gear off, put your new gear on, reinstall the clip, slide it back in the transmission and reinstall the retaining bolt.

Can you shorten a speedometer cable?