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#64997 08/29/2006 4:59 AM
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My 65 C10 is losing its 3 speed standard and gaining a TH350. The old speedometer cable is too short. Is it difficult to replace? Would a standard speedometer cable for TH350 from lokar be long enough?
Thanks.

Also, it is getting a new transmission fluid cooler. My friends tell me I should run it inline with the radiator. Their logic behind this is it will occasionally get cold enough for the fluid to be too cold to allow the tranny to shift properly. The radiator will help warm the fluid they say. It might get to the teens once every few years here in Texas. Although it will freeze several times. Is this important?

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Speedometer cables are available in different lengths from the parts store. If you want a Lokar one, bend over.

The trans cooler question is one everyone will have a different opinion on. Here's mine. In our climate I don't think it makes much difference. I'd just let it warm a little if it's below freezing before driving. I do that anyway to get the heater going. Then take it easy 'til the tranny warms.


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#64999 08/30/2006 1:49 AM
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The OEMs mount their tranny coolers in front of the rad, so that they get the air directly into them. Also tranny fluid is pretty thin, I wouldn't worry too much about it freezing.


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Fluid to fluid heat transfer is better than just fluid to air. I would run it in series with the radiator and not by-pass it,
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Take both ends of your speedo cables to your favorite parts store and have them match the ends and provide you with the length you need. It worked for me at NAPA. Always ask the oldest guy there for assist.


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#65002 08/31/2006 3:06 PM
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Thanks for info.


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