Dukeofdull
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Loc: Cow Hampshire
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12-30-11 06:03 AM - Post#2173818
What's causing the needle on my speedo to wave back and forth?
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YeniPenny
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Loc: Biloxi, Ms
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12-30-11 09:43 AM - Post#2173871
In response to Dukeofdull
Normally, but not always, the cable is dry or needs replacing.
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Dukeofdull
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Loc: Cow Hampshire
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12-30-11 12:11 PM - Post#2173924
In response to YeniPenny
Yeni, Lubricate with light oil (?) Graphite maybe (?) or something more specific. Thanx, johnny
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 beejay
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12-30-11 04:18 PM - Post#2173990
In response to Dukeofdull
What year?? You lube different years in different ways. There is a speedo lube called "Speedometer Lubrication Liquid Graphite" that is the best to use. Dry graphite will not work, as it will not go down the cable. If you have a one-piece cable, lube from the speedo head. Mine is a two parter. I lube from the speedo head (NOT very much), and in the engine compartment by taking the connector apart. I've got just the opposite, or different problem. Tach fluctuates until it get warm enough. Yeah, needs lube also on the shaft. Oh, on the speedo, you might also want to take the speedo out and lube it also. AND, add some grease on the odometer gears.
Bruce
'56 4-door BelAir, 350, Holley 600, Eddie intake, TKO 600, CPP P/S and A arms, Sierra Gold & Adobe Beige
2010 VW Jetta S/W, 2.5, 5-cyl,6-spd auto.
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Dukeofdull
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01-02-12 04:58 AM - Post#2174817
In response to beejay
Bruce, I have a 1981 El Camino... Thanx
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YeniPenny
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Loc: Biloxi, Ms
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01-02-12 08:38 AM - Post#2174850
In response to beejay
The cable should be completely removed from the sheath in order to lube properly. A graphite based lube is best.
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 DonSSDD
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01-02-12 06:39 PM - Post#2175087
In response to YeniPenny
Clean it with varsol/paint thinner to get all the old stuff off the cable inside. I soaked my cable in a gear oil and wiped off all the excess before putting it back inside the sheath. I haven't used graphite myself.
Don
59 El Camino, 62 Bel Air SC, 62 Bel Air SC(sold in Finland is 2011), 63 SWC Vette (sold)
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beejay
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01-06-12 01:53 PM - Post#2176440
In response to DonSSDD
"I haven't used graphite myself."
lol Well, neither have I. BUT, I've used it, liquid type, on speedo cables many times.  
Bruce
'56 4-door BelAir, 350, Holley 600, Eddie intake, TKO 600, CPP P/S and A arms, Sierra Gold & Adobe Beige
2010 VW Jetta S/W, 2.5, 5-cyl,6-spd auto.
'87 Elkie, 350 with 700r4 tranny B&M floor shift
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