1957 Tachometer cable

[John P.]

Hello, Can anyone tell me the length of an origional tachometer cable on a 1957 Corvette 283/270 (dual carburetor) engine. Many thanks in advance for any help, John

[Gary C.]

Re: 1957 Tachometer cable

John, 38 5/8 inches per P&A group 9.750 part # 1569485 Gary....

[John P.]

Re: 1957 Tachometer cable

Thank you very much Gary, I appreciate your help, John

[Jim K.]

Re: 1957 Tachometer cable

Gary ; Is the 56 2x4 tach cable the same length ? Thanks, Jim

[Gary C.]

Re: 1957 Tachometer cable

Jim, according to the P&A '56 tach cable is the same length as '57. Never owned a '56, so can't say for sure. Corvette Central catalog lists 55-7 at 39 1/2" & Paragon at 38 1/2" long. Gary....

[David A.]

Re: 1957 Tachometer cable

my 56 tach cable fell out when i was cleaning it

Q does one insert this cable from the tach end 1st
so the little washer holds the cable from slipping out
at the generator end?

thanks
iowa

ps sorry i'm posting so many Q's of late
when i finish the engine bay restoration
i will be more quiet!!

[David A.]

Re: 1957 Tachometer cable

anyone?
iowa

[Mike M.]

Re: 1957 Tachometer cable

cable inserted from tach end of cable housing.mike

[David A.]

Re: 1957 Tachometer cable

thanks
appreciate it mike!
sounds more logical to be inserting a greasy cable
from the engine side....
but i'll put it in right tomorrow
dave