KA24 Speedo Cable

[FrankRizzo]

Hey guys. My truck already had the KA24de/5 speed swap done when I bought it.

Well...I figured out where my trans leak is coming form - the speedo cable...where is screws into the side of the trans. Th O ring must be bad. My problem is - I don't know how to even begin looking for the part. Do I go to rock auto and look for a 240sx? Anybody have any hints or or help?

 

thanks in advance

 

Pic:

 

 

[datzenmike]

Not the O ring. It's... http://community.ratsun.net/topic/62491-oil-coming-through-speedometer-cable/  .post #12

[FrankRizzo]

Thanks Mike.

I guess I'll start looking for a cable with a new Top Hat AND O ring. Mine is not leaking into the cab, only dripping on the ground.

 

It's still tough for me to figure out what to look for. Do I search for a 720 speedo cable? 

 

thanks (again) in advance.

 

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[datzenmike]

Your profile isn't filled out. You're posting in 620 but mention 720. If 620 get a 620 cable, if 720 get 720 cable... they clip on rather than screw onto the speedometer like the 620.

[FrankRizzo]

Fixed the profile. Thanks.

 

Your link goes to a 720 thread, so thats why I asked.

I was not sure a 620 speedo cable would fit into a newer 5 speed trans, thats why I assumed I needed a 720 cable. OK, I'll look for a 620 cable, thanks. Bay here I come!!!

 

thanks again.

 

PS, Mike - you the same guy on the Vortex with the same signature pic? Inquiring minds want to know...

[datzenmike]

The '74 used a long 71B transmission the exact same length as the later 71B 5 speed so no cable worries. You have to use a 620 type that screws onto the speedometer in the dash. The 720 clips on.

 

Vortex? what's that? :lol:  Got a link to it???

[FrankRizzo]

Thanks for clearing that up. I'll get a '74 cable. I just noticed something yesterday, the speedo is stuck at 20 mph until you go over 20 then it catches up. Maybe its related.

 

 

There is a guy named  "sortafast"  on VW Vortex. www.vwvortex.com

His sig is:

 

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?7699281-I-purchased-a-very-fast-couch-to-daily-amp-keep-the-STI-garaged&p=93936777&viewfull=1#post93936777

 

you be him?

[hobospyder]

oh god no, not the vortex

 

 

 

though it is helpful sometimes

[datzenmike]

I don't think so.....

[FrankRizzo]

Pioneer has a listing for a '72-73 cable and a '75-79 but nothing for a '74???

I ordered the older model and we'll see what happens..

[FrankRizzo]

WHY would anyone sell the cable without the little gasket ?!?!?!?!!  :sick:

 

Does anyone know the part number for the gasket? There is nothing on RockAuto.

What a bummer...

 

[datzenmike]

I can not find it.

 

I guess cut one out with scissors. Can't be rubber the gear lube will dissolve it. Has to be synthetic like neoprene.

[FrankRizzo]

I can not find it.

 

I guess cut one out with scissors. Can't be rubber the gear lube will dissolve it. Has to be synthetic like neoprene.

 

Thanks for checking Mike.

[datzenmike]

Well you could try sending it back saying there's a part missing and order another.