triplefive
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03-01-12 09:25 PM - Post#2197348
Just scrubbed up and washed out a second hand speedometer cable. Should I put any lube on it?
If so, what? Will oil seep through to the outside, attract dust and turn into that hard stuff that took so long to wash off?
Thanks in advance.
Mike.
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Biomedtech
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03-01-12 09:41 PM - Post#2197354
In response to triplefive
I always used a light coat of white lithium grease on it.
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03-04-12 11:52 AM - Post#2198329
In response to Biomedtech
the original lube was liquid graphite. it can still be found [at least here in the state] i have been using disc brake wheel bearing grease. put a tablespoon size glop [that's a tech term!] in you hand and pull the cable through it. make sure to get a bit extra at the speedo end where the thrust washer is. sometimes a helping hand is nice.
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03-04-12 07:35 PM - Post#2198542
In response to rod
check napa. there still is a lube for that. i believe it is called cableeze or something like that. jim
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triplefive
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03-04-12 09:14 PM - Post#2198588
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Hmmm, sounds like a nice messy job.
Thanks guys. I'll check around for the cableeze.
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03-05-12 06:22 AM - Post#2198677
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The graphite grease is the way to go. However, there is a point in time when the old metal casing and original cable will or may seize due to age etc. I recently put my car back together and because all was working in the speedo department I used the old metal cable. I lubed it with the appropriate graphite grease and it worked for 325 miles. Upon inspection I found that the cable rubbed ever so slightly (I could barely see it) in the casing until it overheated and stopped. The plastic gear in the trans became square on one side and the speedo stopped. It took me awhile to trouble shoot this problem. Now a new cable and lubed shaft are installed along with a 21 tooth plastic gear for powerglides and it works as advertised. So, consider the age and inspect your cable with a fine tooth comb and magnifying glass before you use the old cable again. Chevi
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03-05-12 09:06 AM - Post#2198734
In response to ChevI
also, what ever you use, leave the top 12 inches or so dry. keeps the gauge and dash clean. jmho jim
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03-05-12 03:01 PM - Post#2198828
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The top 12" will drain down the casing in less than 24hours. It will, with speed, be thrown back up far enough to keep the cable, itself, well lubed. And liquid graphite is the way to go. By any other name, that's what it is. It does not attract dust. It also does not seize up the cable. Lithium white grease is the next best choice. And, incidentally DRY graphite WILL NOT WORK!!!
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