Diesel RVs: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Speedometer cable

Yes it did work. It had a bounce to it every now and then. Now that it broke and we pulled it out we see why. It was twisted and frayed.

Thanks

On Fri, Jun 29, 2012 at 6:34 PM, <aleph93@ca.rr.com> wrote:

Trish,

Has the speedo worked since you changed it over? If not, the rear of the tranny maybe set for an electronic speedo, and not a cable. The tranny tail might be swapable. I did that for my 300D, with the oddball CA' 85 tranny.

Rob
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>
> 9c. Re: Speedometer cable
> Posted by: "Trish Dougherty" purrfectharmonyfarm@wifi45.com patricia_dougherty
> Date: Wed Jun 27, 2012 6:30 pm ((PDT))
>
> OK then I need the one for the actual car, which is '81 300D.
>
> The motor is the '80 300SD.
>
> That explains why I had trouble finding it online!
>
> Thank you very much for your help Tom!
>
> Trish
>
> On Wed, Jun 27, 2012 at 8:08 PM, tom hanson <halfviking@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> >
> > I started to look this up and suddenly realized the 1981 300SD has an
> > electronic speedometer. No cable.
> >
> > Tom Hanson
> > Mercedes Benz Classic Center USA
> > MBUSA, LLC
> > thomas.hanson@mbusa.com
> > 949 598-4842 direct
> > 949 598-4870 fax
> > *From:* Trish Dougherty <purrfectharmonyfarm@wifi45.com>
> > *To:* diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> > *Sent:* Wednesday, June 27, 2012 5:22 PM
> > *Subject:* [diesel_mercedes] Speedometer cable
> >
> >
> > Searching for a speedometer cable for my '81 300SD.
> >
> > Rock Auto price is close to $80!
> > Ecklers: $48.99
> > O'Reilly: $7.99...something is wrong with this picture!
> >
> > Can't find it on the Autohaus site...gonna give them a call and find out
> > where they hide them. They usually have the best price and ship fast.
> >
> > I really wanted to get it local, hate driving without it. Only parts
> > stores around me are Napa, Auto Zone & O'Reilly. Not a lot of choices.
> >
> > --
> > Trish Dougherty
> > PurrFect Harmony Farm
> > Ennis, TX
> > http:/purrfectharmonyfarm.intuitwebsites.com
> >
> >