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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1966 Mustang => Topic started by: hughnews1 on May 14, 2020, 10:43:17 AM

Title: 66 I6 coupe Speedo Cable?
Post by: hughnews1 on May 14, 2020, 10:43:17 AM

going to NPD  for new speedomeotor cable   on the C4  where does the cable go ?  any pics  thanks HUGH

Title: Re: 66 I6 coupe
Post by: ChrisV289 on May 14, 2020, 12:24:16 PM

There should be a hole below the steering column for it to run.

Title: Re: 66 I6 coupe
Post by: 67gta289 on May 14, 2020, 01:03:24 PM

Did you look in the unrestored area?

http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?board=63.0

I see a T code from 65, not sure if they are the same.  The pictures of the engine compartment are nice:

http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=16275.0

Title: Re: 66 I6 coupe
Post by: jwc66k on May 14, 2020, 02:00:56 PM

Quote from: hughnews1 on May 14, 2020, 10:43:17 AM

going to NPD  for new speedomeotor cable   on the C4  where does the cable go ?  any pics  thanks HUGH

Speedometer cable routings are shown in the 64-65 Mustang Chassis Assembly Manual, pg 24, 66 is very similar.
I recommend you get a set of assembly manuls for your car.
Jim

Title: Re: 66 I6 coupe
Post by: hughnews1 on May 16, 2020, 07:59:28 PM

i went to NPD  today  .. the counter was closed     they sold me elec  manual  .. 

Title: Re: 66 I6 coupe Speedo Cable?
Post by: hughnews1 on June 08, 2020, 07:50:52 AM

i need the c4 end    what colors ..   for I^6

Title: Re: 66 I6 coupe Speedo Cable?
Post by: jwc66k on June 08, 2020, 01:07:57 PM

Look in the lounge for the 65-72 Ford Car Parts files in Adobe .pdf format.
Jim

Title: Re: 66 I6 coupe Speedo Cable?
Post by: J_Speegle on June 08, 2020, 06:57:35 PM

Don't recall the routing or retaining hardware to be different between V8 and I6 that year.

Beyond the firewall details the cable travels down the drivers side of the floor and is attached to the transmission cross member as shown in the picture below before it attaches to the trans

(http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/14/6-080620175555.jpeg)

Quote from: hughnews1 on June 08, 2020, 07:50:52 AM

i need the c4 end    what colors ..   for I^6

If your referring to the speedo gear use the resource Jim posted and you'll need your rearend gear ratio. With those two the part number and color should be there

Title: Re: 66 I6 coupe Speedo Cable?
Post by: hughnews1 on June 17, 2020, 01:11:00 PM

THIS  might be the tag  off C4   WCY -R  283  5EA 909

Title: Re: 66 I6 coupe Speedo Cable?
Post by: hughnews1 on June 17, 2020, 01:25:24 PM

according to the book   its   3.25

Title: Re: 66 I6 coupe Speedo Cable?
Post by: jwc66k on June 17, 2020, 03:07:18 PM

Now I figured out what you are looking for, your PM was confusing.
Need:
- build date
- engine type
- transmission type
- rear axle ratio
- tire size
Jim

Title: Re: 66 I6 coupe Speedo Cable?
Post by: hughnews1 on June 17, 2020, 07:40:02 PM

no build date   200  engine  c4    3.25       tire size     60  x14" 

Title: Re: 66 I6 coupe Speedo Cable?
Post by: jwc66k on June 18, 2020, 12:09:58 AM

Hugh,
Axle ratio 3.25:1 is not listed for a 66 Mustangs with a C4. However, 3.20:1 is. The tire size listed is what was delivered in 1966. Ratio 2.83:1 is the only other ratio listed for your combinations. The color of the gear should be Gold, and have 18 teeth.
Jim

Title: Re: 66 I6 coupe Speedo Cable?
Post by: hughnews1 on July 04, 2020, 12:24:38 PM

thnaks    a friend  will coming over to installed it    6 cyl guy