Speedometer cable snapping

[AnxiousCowboy]

The PO told me he had a problem with the speedometer where it would twist the cable up. I shrugged it off since he wasn't very reliable and put a new one on today. Sure enough, it didn't work and when I took it off I noticed that the end that goes into the drive had twisted and snapped off.

What could be causing this? I want to figure this out and not just try again since these cables aren't free

 

[hurley209]

if your cables are routed with alot of bends and cannot easily turn, that might do it.
also, are you sure its the right cable?

 

[AnxiousCowboy]

if your cables are routed with alot of bends and cannot easily turn, that might do it.
also, are you sure its the right cable?

I got it oem from babbitts so I assume its correct. The cable routing isn't the problem...

 

[hurley209]

hmmm, thats strange, is your speedo rotating ok and stuff? ive never seen that happen, crazyness, must be hell of annoying too.