GPW MB CABLE SPEEDOMETER
Speedometer cable GPW MB
Metal outer casing
High-quality reproduction speedometer cable for the Willys MB and Ford GPW. The cable connects the speedometer on the dashboard to the drive on the gearbox and ensures accurate speed registration. Executed with metal outer casing and threaded connections at both ends.
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Type Metalen buitenmantel |
Design Binnenste kabel met buitenmantel |
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Connections Schroefdraad beide zijden |
Length Aangepast 220 mm |
Features
- Reproduction of original type with metal outer casing
- Inner cable with threaded connection fittings
- Alternative length and routing (220 mm)
- Replacement for worn or broken original cable
- Complete with both connections
★ This cable has a modified length of 220 mm and follows a different routing than the standard 60-inch cable — suitable for specific applications where the standard routing is not possible.
⚠ Important
- Check before fitting whether this cable has the correct length for your application
- Avoid sharp bends in the cable — this causes wear and inaccurate speed registration
- Lightly lubricate the inner cable with graphite or light oil for smooth operation
Installation notes
Screw the cable to the rear of the speedometer and to the drive on the gearbox. Ensure correct routing — this cable has a modified length and follows a different path than the standard version. Check that the cable is not pinched or sharply bent anywhere to prevent damage.
Compatibility
This cable has a different length (220 mm) and routing compared to the standard 60-inch (152 cm) cable normally used on MB/GPW with routing through the frame. Check before purchase whether this specific version is suitable for your application.
Historical context
The original WWII jeeps used a 60-inch speedometer cable that ran from the rear of the speedometer through the frame to the drive on the gearbox. This modified version offers an alternative solution for specific restorations.
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This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
Installation requires technical knowledge of the vehicle. Unsure whether this part suits your version? Ask us before purchase at info@willys.be.
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Willys MB (early) | 1941, 1942 |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Ford GPW (early) | 1942 |
| Ford GPW | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Hotchkiss M201 | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 10-1513 — Maintenance Manual — only for Willys MB / Ford GPW (1942)
