First of all, to you that think sills and floors are hard, forget it, that suff is easy compared to trim. Thanks to those who responded to my dash plea for help, I have that bit dealt with...moving on... Take a look at this picture and let me know if it is right. The car is a 1968, and I did not take it apart or I would have pictures. On all othr cars I have seen, the speedo cable comes out BESIDES the steerign column support. There is no such hole in this car. I have the harness clipped where it is because the P clip was on the original harness in this aproximate location. The hole in the P clip fits the 5/15" bolt and I don't see any other places to fasten the clip. Once I get this little bit sorted, I will locate the dash in place in front of the hole, wire it all up and then bolt the dash in place. Oh, and I would like to make reservations in a special piece of hell for the person who put the grommet for the speedo cable inside the steering column support. That was fun. http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2033133,2033133#msg-2033133 Sat, 25 May 2013 02:41:50 -0500 Phorum 5.2.15a http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2033133,2033766#msg-2033766 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2033133,2033766#msg-2033766 bobmunch MGB & GT Forum Sat, 07 Apr 2012 11:58:36 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2033133,2033743#msg-2033743 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2033133,2033743#msg-2033743 In reply to # 2033309 by NOHOME Lloyd:

No angle drive in the pile of bits. If it is the same as the one on the transmission, I should have a spare or ten kicking around. Never thought to look for a hole in the tunnel.

I wonder if that might be part of the reson that the speedo was jumping around before the owner took it apart?

Still need to find where the choke cable routes out of the cockpit. I have to wonder if the hole at the bottom of the column support is where the choke cable is going to want to exit?

If I haave to mess with the grommet at the bottomof that support one more time, I am going to turn to strong drink!


OH wait, already did that. Might have to take up cussing.

In french
I think you are correct about the choke cable exiting the cockpit through the hole at the bottom of the steering column. I found this picture of mine before I pulled the engine. It's not very clear but when I zoom in you can see the cable going through this hole. I'm still unclear about the spedo cable.

Bob]]> bpaquette MGB & GT Forum Sat, 07 Apr 2012 11:10:37 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2033133,2033731#msg-2033731 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2033133,2033731#msg-2033731
Please post some pictures when you get this sorted out. I went out to look at my car and now you've got me wondering about where all of the cables go. I'm going to go through my disassembly pictures and see if there are any clues. If I find anything I post them. As you know mine is an early 69 that seems to be very close to yours. I am fairly certian that I don't have a right angle drive on my speedo.

Bob]]> bpaquette MGB & GT Forum Sat, 07 Apr 2012 10:53:44 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2033133,2033693#msg-2033693 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2033133,2033693#msg-2033693 bobmunch MGB & GT Forum Sat, 07 Apr 2012 09:49:22 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2033133,2033311#msg-2033311 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2033133,2033311#msg-2033311 In reply to # 2033299 by jaws Don't know if I can offer much help but I have a 69 with a right angle adapter on my speedo.

Bud....never seen one like that....not MGB OEM]]> balloonfoot MGB & GT Forum Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:43:38 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2033133,2033309#msg-2033309 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2033133,2033309#msg-2033309
No angle drive in the pile of bits. If it is the same as the one on the transmission, I should have a spare or ten kicking around. Never thought to look for a hole in the tunnel.

I wonder if that might be part of the reson that the speedo was jumping around before the owner took it apart?

Still need to find where the choke cable routes out of the cockpit. I have to wonder if the hole at the bottom of the column support is where the choke cable is going to want to exit?

If I haave to mess with the grommet at the bottomof that support one more time, I am going to turn to strong drink!


OH wait, already did that. Might have to take up cussing.

In french]]> NOHOME MGB & GT Forum Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:40:31 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2033133,2033299#msg-2033299 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2033133,2033299#msg-2033299 jaws MGB & GT Forum Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:32:22 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2033133,2033295#msg-2033295 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2033133,2033295#msg-2033295
Do you have the angle drive for the rear of the speedo? If so, route the cable up thru the tunnel on pass side (you'll see a hole there). If not, the get long cable and route it thru the hole below the hood hinge on the drivers side.]]> balloonfoot MGB & GT Forum Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:28:51 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2033133,2033286#msg-2033286 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2033133,2033286#msg-2033286
The speedo cable has to enter via the hole in the support. I will route it out the side of the support.

Unless I can find out otherwise, I am leaving the harness clipped as shown.]]> NOHOME MGB & GT Forum Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:17:53 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2033133,2033269#msg-2033269 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2033133,2033269#msg-2033269 In reply to # 2033252 by mgbanthony Doesn't the 68 have an L adaptor on the speedo so that the cable comes in from the right side of the column? The cable should come through under the hood hinge as I recall it.

I don't think I have one on my speedo, just the one at the transmission. However, Moss catalog suggests that 68-71 cars should have it. Now I'm curious. Peter, does your speedo have an angle drive on the back?]]> darkleaf MGB & GT Forum Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:03:38 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2033133,2033252#msg-2033252 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2033133,2033252#msg-2033252 mgbanthony MGB & GT Forum Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:49:03 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2033133,2033244#msg-2033244 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2033133,2033244#msg-2033244 darkleaf MGB & GT Forum Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:36:43 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2033133,2033241#msg-2033241 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2033133,2033241#msg-2033241 In reply to # 2033231 by darkleaf Yes, I would suggest routing it through that hole in the side. I seem to recall doing that on my car, but not sure how it is really supposed to be done.
The speedo cable, or the harness? Or both!?]]> NOHOME MGB & GT Forum Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:33:58 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2033133,2033231#msg-2033231 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2033133,2033231#msg-2033231 darkleaf MGB & GT Forum Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:24:38 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2033133,2033219#msg-2033219 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2033133,2033219#msg-2033219 In reply to # 2033158 by darkleaf Where's the picture?

Edit: Can see pic now. I have always seen them routed to the right of the steering column support rather than through it like in your picture. Will you be able to connect it to the speedo like that?
Leif:

I am with you on the routing. However, the hole is absent on the 68. I may have to route the cable out the side of the column support.

Trying to get this cleared so that I can start wiring the dash. Is there any chance the cable harness goes through the column support rather than over the top like in the picture?]]> NOHOME MGB & GT Forum Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:12:57 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2033133,2033158#msg-2033158 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2033133,2033158#msg-2033158
Edit: Can see pic now. I have always seen them routed to the right of the steering column support rather than through it like in your picture. Will you be able to connect it to the speedo like that?]]> darkleaf MGB & GT Forum Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:54:36 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2033133,2033133#msg-2033133 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2033133,2033133#msg-2033133

Take a look at this picture and let me know if it is right. The car is a 1968, and I did not take it apart or I would have pictures.

On all othr cars I have seen, the speedo cable comes out BESIDES the steerign column support. There is no such hole in this car.

I have the harness clipped where it is because the P clip was on the original harness in this aproximate location. The hole in the P clip fits the 5/15" bolt and I don't see any other places to fasten the clip.

Once I get this little bit sorted, I will locate the dash in place in front of the hole, wire it all up and then bolt the dash in place.

Oh, and I would like to make reservations in a special piece of hell for the person who put the grommet for the speedo cable inside the steering column support. That was fun.]]> NOHOME MGB & GT Forum Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:31:16 -0500