[ox_ford_guy]

Davidlee/Ron61..This sounds possible. Thanks for the reply. This is why I think these threads are invaluable....There is a "retainer bushing " at the speedo end of the cable that might possibly be limiting travel of the inner cable all the way into the trans, when all is totally assembled.

I have tried operation with the cable disconnected at the speedo end but maybe there is still not enought inner cable with bends. etc. I will definitely give this a second look ..Thanks..ox_ford-guy