question about speedometer cable sorta

[tewSlow]

So thru the investigative process i have figured out that a previous owner broke off the square end of the speedo cable in the transmission and so far have been unable to get it out. Before i just went crazy and started tearing the trans apart i wanted to see if you fine gentleman any ideas how to get it out?

i didnt know if the gear is hollow, so once its out i could just push it out, my attempts so far is to dig at it with a pick-like object reaching up under the truck and ;stare at it and will it out with my mind

 

[vwnate1]

Speedo Gear Woes

Unscrew it (oddbal size socket , I forget what) , hold it in your hand and whap it on a piced of hard wood so your fist hits , not the nose of the gear , the shock should move it a tiny bit , enough to grasp it with a sharp pair of dykes .

 

[ol' chebby]

Magnet? Lots of colorful language?

 

[tewSlow]

worked like a dream, Nate. I sprayed a little cleaner down in the hole, it loosened up and tapped it until the nub stuck out enough to grab it with my fingers. i didnt realize it screwed out, dried mud was covering the hex. For future readers it is a 15/16.
Russ, the colorful language was mixed in with the first attempts.

 

[ol' chebby]

Usually is.

 

[vwnate1]

" Colorful Language "

Is always in the Mechanic's toolbox....

I find that many years of practice has helped me to learn the *precise* position to place my toung in the corner of my mouth when doing those tough jobs , makes things go much easier ya know .

Glad to be of assistance .