1963 Tripometer Cable Routing

[Gerald C.]

Hello,

Based on what I see in the AIM, the cable goes from the cluster up into the hole on the top of the brake/clutch pedal bracket. When I route it this way and attach it to the bracket on the steering column, there is one heck of a kink and the tripometer reset doesn't function.

Thoughts? Any pictures of your 63 routing? Much appreciated,

Jerry

[Frank D.]

Re: 1963 Tripometer Cable Routing

I don't have any pictures of mine, but yeah, the cable requires a "twist" to install it per the AIM.

You can see how it has to bend to get the reser knob facing downard at the end of this video where I install a homemade bracket to disable the trip meter by keeping it in permanent "reset" which extends the life of the regular odometer by about double by unloading the gear train.

https://youtu.be/STlOrvChMvA

My reset knob is on the right side of the column in my car and I'm not sure if that is what the AIM shows when I look at it.

[Gerald C.]

Re: 1963 Tripometer Cable Routing

Thanks. The reset knob should be on the right side. Maybe I should take it out and try to lubricate it a little better...

[Thomas S.]

[Frank D.]

[Thomas S.]

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[Frank D.]

Re: 1963 Tripometer Cable Routing

Interesting, I've dealt with Bowdeon cables, parking brake and speedometer cables etc. Never saw a tool to "unfreeze" them short of multipld doese of PB-Blaster and working the heck out of them. Love to see a pic !

[Gary B.]

[Thomas S.]

Re: 1963 Tripometer Cable Routing

I've sent an email to the person asking for more details and will post once I receive a reply.

[Gerald C.]

Re: 1963 Tripometer Cable Routing

I needed to replace the reset cable itself. It moves nicely and the routing is correct.

Thanks

[Frank D.]

Re: 1963 Tripometer Cable Routing

Sometimes its the simplest of things....good deal.

[Richard G.]

Re: 1963 Tripometer Cable Routing

This same issue caused a fail on my opps check. The aftermarket cable seems to not be the best and it had a rubber knob that was difficult to push and turn. I was going to try my original and see if it worked any better.

[Gary B.]

Re: 1963 Tripometer Cable Routing

I've sent an email to the person asking for more details and will post once I receive a reply.

Thomas,

Did you ever hear back from the person who sells the repair tool?

Gary

[Thomas S.]

Re: 1963 Tripometer Cable Routing

No, he told me that he wouldn't be able to reply until after the new year. Gave me a reason but I don't want to list it here.

[Frederick H.]

Re: 1963 Tripometer Cable Routing

Frank, saw one of your previous posts about the bracket to disable the trip odometer. The trip odometer works but the reset does not - will have to take a failed ops if I can't fix without taking the cluster out so I plan to disable to save wear on the primary odometer. Can you PM me and let me know cost of the bracket please Sir? I would like one if you still have them.
Thanks,
Fred