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Does anyone know the exact length of the speedometer inner cable for the 22nd series custom eight with overdrive? I just had the speedometer repaired (at considerable expense) and don't want to break it. The last two cables broke about one inch before the transmission housing. I suspect the cables were too long, twisted, bound up, and broke. Or maybe it was the speedometer head that was frozen. But I don't want to take a chance on damaging the "new" speedometer. The last cable was about 87". I made it from the original speedometer cable end and a Dorman Help Speedometer Cable. The speedometer end piece of that kit does not seem to fit into the speedometer. So I had to solder the origingal end onto the new cable.

Acording to our Packard Literature and Manuals, 1948-1954 Packard Parts List, December 1, 1954, page 233. Group 10.127 "Shaft Assy - Cable and" the part number is 347535 "all 22nd; 23rd....Overdirve."

There was an earlier discussion on replacing the speedo cable on a 22nd series here. It may have some useable information for you.

bj, I am in Austin too - northwest part - and have three Packards (1089, 2106, and 5542). I do not know if there is a speedo - tach shop in Austin, but if there is you could take your outer housing to them and they should be able to make up a cable of the correct length. Or, better yet, drive the car to them and let them fit one in the car. I think it would be better to have the cable fit to the housing rather than trying to figure out the correct length. Hope this helps.

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The correct length for the captioned cable appears to be 86 1/2 inches.