1969 4 speed Speedo Cable broken

[timjshanahan]

Hello group, I have started to the repair the various issues with my newly acquired 69 280SL. Doing transport the speedometer cable was severed at the bottom under the car. I have purchased another cable and was going to replace it, but have found mixed reports on the difficulties in replacements. IS the 4 speed process different than the automatic? Are there a few gotchas that I need to be aware of before I work on this? Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

THX
Tim

[rwmastel]

Tim,

Here are just a few threads found by searching, and the Instruments wiki page.  I hope it's useful.

https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=2566
https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=4891
https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=5966
https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=6182
https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=30365
https://www.sl113.org/wiki/Electrical/DashboardInstruments

[timjshanahan]

Thanks Rodd, yes I read the first few on your list, but was looking for a picture tutorial. I guess the removal of the instrument cluster will allow me to manage both the tach harness and speedo cable, so sounds like the best approach. Plus I want to install the original steering wheel and sell the NARDI wheel that's currently on there.

THX
Tim

[rwmastel]

... but was looking for a picture tutorial. I guess the removal of the instrument cluster will allow me to manage both the tach harness and speedo cable, so sounds like the best approach.

Well, you have an "opportunity".     Learn what you can from those here who can help with details, take a bunch of pics when you go though the process, and then post your own picture tutorial to the Tech Manual.