engine and drivetrain Safe to drive with with no speedo cable connected to 5-speed?

[KFunk]

Will any gear oil leak out of a 245 / 5-speed if there's no speedo cable connected?

 

I just pulled out my cable to confirm it's indeed broken, and don't want to put it back in there until the new one arrives.  I don't mind driving with no speedo.

 

I suppose I could just cut off the bottom and use it as a temp. plug without the routing hassle.

 

Thanks, didn't know the search terms to look for this info.  

[theNomad]

You won't know when you reach "Ludicrous Speed"

Edited May 7, 2016 by theNomad

[vinntagejoe]

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/speedometer-free-speed-limit/id557871911?mt=8

 

install app  /  mount phone on dash  /  press play

 

 

 

[KFunk]

Don't have a smart phone.  I went ahead and put it back in place and just left the other end hanging dead in the engine compartment for now.  Probably not necessary, and not fun to get that tiny bolt threaded back in there, but it'll save some worry for a few days until the new one gets here.

[FB73tii]

7 hours ago, KFunk said:

Will any gear oil leak out of a 245 / 5-speed if there's no speedo cable connected?

The shaft seal will keep oil from leaking out, but the danger is that the adapter between the speedo cable end and speedometer gear can fall out if the set screw backs out all the way. Happened to me. Then you have a nice big hole for fluid to pour out. You did good by putting it back in.

 

--Fred

Edited May 8, 2016 by FB73tii