2 things: what is it? Slop removal

[Bluewhale67]

Hey all,

Went in to troubleshoot a issue I was having with the convertible top on a 67 Newport. When I remove the instrument cluster I found this cable that attaches to the back of the instrument cluster. It's connected to a knob under the dash. I have no idea what this does. Secondly, I noticed I've got quite a bit of slop in the column shifter. It looks like it's attached to the mechanism on the steering column. Am I missing a part in the pictured area or is it just sloppy after all of these years.

 

[Big_John]

The knob resets the trip odometer.

 

[68PK21 440.6bbl]

1st cable: Trip odometer reset cable?

2nd: Gear shift indicator clip on lever, clips onto steering column and has been known to break where it clips in.

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[Bluewhale67]

Thanks guys!