t-5 speedo conversion

madmaxx57

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ok still looking for that elusive s10 t-5 tailhousing..if ya got one let me know..on to the question...has anyone converted a t-5 from electrical speedo to a manual cable driven speedo before?.. i have heard it can be done...just wondering if anyone has done it and whats involved..thanks!!!
 

t5montecarlo

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I have seen a box that will convert VSS to cable.

You will also want the S10 mainshaft. The S10 speedometer drive gear is not in the same place on other mainshafts.

You may want to get a core. Have you looked at car-part.com? or 5speeds.com?
 

madmaxx57

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i have looked at car-part and have called a few places not much success...i have tried 5-speeds.com.. they had parts but not the housing. got lots of emails out there not many replies...i'm glad you let me know about the main shaft..yea i'd better get a core then..not sure what shipping's gonna cost..but its looking like thats the way its gonna be..this forum has produced lots of parts for me over the yrs..lol
 

madmaxx57

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i finally scored a complete s-10 5 speed this weekend..thanks for the help!
 

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