Steve Lang was right. Update. "Is there a solution to this speedo-to-swivel mismatch?"

[NorthSouth]

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Steve Lang was right.

The final outcome of the problem posted below was that the previous speedometer cable "key" sheared off in the swivel when the speedometer head imploded and seized with 35 mph of force. This is why the beautiful new $225.00 reproduction cable with brass ended casing, that Lang's sold me, would not insert more than 3/8". This blockage was discovered when Original Smith stripped the speedometer swivel down to it's component parts. Now, everything dovetails as it should. Problem solved. Smiles.

Original post;

Hello fellow Model T-ers,

I purchased this beautiful but pricey 1915 type "Sears Cross specific" speedometer cable and casing to replace the modern one that used to stick out like an ugly mole under my front end. The fancy new one mates perfectly with the speedometer head but as you can see from these pictures, it can't insert into the swivel at the front passenger hub. The receiver hole, plenty deep in itself, has a key notch that is only 3/16" deep. Therefore, the 1-1/4" keyed cable end nub will only insert 3/8" before its key is stopped by the swivel's housing.

Do any of you have a solution on how to get this freshly refurbished speedometer connected to the swivel/ drive gear assembly?

Thank you in advance for any guidance you may give.

Steven

[Mark Gregush]

You might want to get in touch with RUSS FURSTNOW

[OilyBill]

If you can remove the center piece from the speedometer knuckle, I can broach the keyway deeper, so you can insert the speedo cable end all the way.
I have a machine shop.
My contact number is 520-272-4752.
message me with what number you are calling from, so I can program it into my phone, as it rejects all unknown phone calls coming in.

[NorthSouth]

Steve Lang of Lang's Old Car Parts was right.
See update to original post up top.