It looks like I need to replace my  cruise control/transducer.  My speedometer needle was bouncing, then stopped working.  When I removed the lower speedometer cable from the transducer, the tip of the cable was broken off and the cable was frayed.   When I turn the output of the transducer, it does not turn easily, it binds and  catches .  All the transducers that are offerd are rebuilt.  My question:  Is there a "BETTER" company to order from, or do all transducers come from the same place?  Also, how would I find  the correct length of the lower speedometer cable for the 82 Collector?   Mid America  lists it as a 53" and Corvette Central list it as 49".  The other companies  do not give a measurement.

When I replaced both of the speedometers I purchased from Corvette America.

My lower cable is 53". Works fine. Every month I keep both cables luberated so no problems occur. *Cross Fingers*  Iron822007-03-29 14:57:49

My speedometer needle has started "bouncing" just as 82Mike described within the past month.  I thought the problem was in the cable but wasnt sure.  Is there some maintenance that can be done to prevent the cable from breaking and leading to a more extensive repair?

Just put a brick on the gas pedal......

Here's what I do.

When I replaced my transducer I simply bought it from the least expensive vendor (don't remember who, though). It worked and works fine.

All the transducers marketed by the restoration houses most likely are repaired by the same rebuilder who resells them to all the main vendors anyway.

you might want to check out ebay. have seen them on there for sale.