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transmission gear indicator cable [message #368798]

Thu, 17 February 2022 08:33

rjw

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I'm currently installing the 5th radio (double DIN this time) in our GMC since we bought it back in 1998.

During the install I noticed that the cable that connects the "transmission gear indicator" is frayed and about to break. I think this would be good time to replace it since I have the dash opened up.

I have no idea where to obtain a replacement cable.

It's a similar cable to the one shown in the picture.

https://www.classicindustries.com/product/all-years/chevrolet/truck/parts/17138.html

Any ideas?

Richard
76 Palm Beach
SE Michigan
www.PalmBeachGMC.com

Roller Cam 455, TBI+EBL, 3.42 FD, 4 Bag, Macerator, Lenzi (brakes, vacuum system, front end stuff), Manny Tranny, vacuum step, Tankless + OEM water heaters.

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Re: transmission gear indicator cable [message #368799 is a reply to message #368798]

Thu, 17 February 2022 09:48

JohnL455

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Location: Woodstock, IL

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Try gmtiltcolumns.com

John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II

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Re: transmission gear indicator cable [message #368801 is a reply to message #368798]

Thu, 17 February 2022 10:47

Tom Katzenberger

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Location: Kingsville, MD

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John,

I just finished replacing my indicator line. I used heavy duty 150 lb. Kevlar braded fishing line. I matched the diameter, crimped fittings on the end and it should last my life time. I believe it is stronger and more durable than OEM.

I hope this helps.

Take care,
Tom K.

Tom & Oki Katzenberger, Kingsville, Maryland, 1977 23' Birchaven, 455 C.I.D., Micro Level, Howell EBL-EFI Spark Control, Macerator, York Air Compressor, 6 Wheel Disc, Quadra Bag, Onan W/Bovee Ignition

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[GMCnet] Re: transmission gear indicator cable [message #368804 is a reply to message #368798]

Thu, 17 February 2022 10:40

GMCWiperMan

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Richard,

Since it's probably only the cable that's damaged, I'd go to fishing tackle
shop and buy some plastic-covered SS leader, which is about the size and
flexibility of that cable. They'll have some small crimp fasteners to go
with it. With those in hand, it should be a quick and easy job to make a
replacement cable, IMHO.

Ken H.

On Thu, Feb 17, 2022 at 10:03 AM RJW wrote:

> I'm currently installing the 5th radio (double DIN this time) in our GMC
> since we bought it back in 1998.
>
> During the install I noticed that the cable that connects the
> "transmission gear indicator" is frayed and about to break. I think this
> would be good
> time to replace it since I have the dash opened up.
>
> I have no idea where to obtain a replacement cable.
>
> It's a similar cable to the one shown in the picture.
>
>
> https://www.classicindustries.com/product/all-years/chevrolet/truck/parts/17138.html
>
> Any ideas?
> --
> Richard
> 76 Palm Beach
> SE Michigan
> www.PalmBeachGMC.com
>
>
> Roller Cam 455, TBI+EBL, 3.42 FD, 4 Bag, Macerator, Lenzi (brakes, vacuum
> system, front end stuff), Manny Tranny, vacuum step, Tankless + OEM water
> heaters.
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Re: [GMCnet] Re: transmission gear indicator cable [message #368828 is a reply to message #368804]

Fri, 18 February 2022 14:05

rjw

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GMCWiperMan wrote on Thu, 17 February 2022 11:40

Richard,

Since it's probably only the cable that's damaged, I'd go to fishing tackle
shop and buy some plastic-covered SS leader, which is about the size and
flexibility of that cable. They'll have some small crimp fasteners to go
with it. With those in hand, it should be a quick and easy job to make a
replacement cable, IMHO.

Ken H.

Thanks Ken, John and Tom for the idea to use fishing tackle and the link to gmtiltcolumns.com a place I never heard of before.

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