Speedo cable

[Socalman]

I am not running one because I have a gps speedometer. I see it’s leaked some, will it continue leaking? Do I need to find a way to plug it? 

[Socalman]

[datzenmike]

 

I cut the speedometer cable and slid the cast piece shown on far left off. Filled the open end with JB Weld. When hard I screwed it on to keep dirt out and any oil in. Worked just fine.

[Socalman]

1 hour ago, datzenmike said:

 

I cut the speedometer cable and slid the cast piece shown on far left off. Filled the open end with JB Weld. When hard I screwed it on to keep dirt out and any oil in. Worked just fine.

Thanks Mike, was hoping to not cut a perfectly good cable but it is what it is…

[mrbigtanker]

It's a AN-10 I believe you can just cap it. 

Edited July 28 by mrbigtanker

[Socalman]

12 hours ago, mrbigtanker said:

It's a AN-10 I believe you can just cap it. 

Thanks! 

[yenpit]

Nissan actually has a factory PLUG, iirc it was for the early 720 4WD, cuz the speedo pick up was in the transfer case!  We were making a plug on the lathe, for our vintage race Z cars, that did not use a speedo....................but don't forget, you need a "groove" cut in, for an oring.  Might as well use the factory oring, same as with speedo housing vs 720 4WD plug!

[datzenmike]

You could gut the pinion from the sleeve and plug with JB Weld. Lots of options.

[Socalman]

I’ve already cut the cable and plugged it with jb weld. Will drive it to work tomorrow and check for leaks…

Edited July 30 by Socalman

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

14 hours ago, yenpit said:

Nissan actually has a factory PLUG, iirc it was for the early 720 4WD, cuz the speedo pick up was in the transfer case!  We were making a plug on the lathe, for our vintage race Z cars, that did not use a speedo....................but don't forget, you need a "groove" cut in, for an oring.  Might as well use the factory oring, same as with speedo housing vs 720 4WD plug!

Here - https://datnissparts.com/rwd-speedometer-drive-pinion-delete-plug-32707-aa000-replaces-nla-99996-c3040/

 

There are also aftermarket billet plugs - https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/185148903108

 

I wonder if DP racing is still making them...

[yenpit]

On 7/30/2024 at 9:23 AM, Stoffregen Motorsports said:

Here - https://datnissparts.com/rwd-speedometer-drive-pinion-delete-plug-32707-aa000-replaces-nla-99996-c3040/

 

There are also aftermarket billet plugs - https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/185148903108

 

I wonder if DP racing is still making them...

 

Last I heard, Don at DP was getting out of his long time biz......................is he still around, still selling?

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

49 minutes ago, yenpit said:

 

Last I heard, Don at DP was getting out of his long time biz......................is he still around, still selling?

I don't know, but his website was still up, last time I checked.

 

Yep - https://www.dpracing.co/

 

He beat me to the punch on the brake fluid reservoir. The one he sells is very similar to the ones used in the BRE cars. I had planned on making them to sell.