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Speedometer Cable Lubrication
Posted by bz226
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Jan 16, 2017 11:21 AM
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I use White Lithium grease.
Remove the Speedo, completely extract the cable from sheath, wipe clean & lube thoroughly EXCEPT for the last 2 inches at the Speedo end.
You do not want grease slung into the Speedo mechanism
edit: wipe clean
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2017-01-16 11:23 AM by jjonns74.
Remove the Speedo, completely extract the cable from sheath, wipe clean & lube thoroughly EXCEPT for the last 2 inches at the Speedo end.
You do not want grease slung into the Speedo mechanism
edit: wipe clean
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2017-01-16 11:23 AM by jjonns74.
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I wonder about teflonbased solutions, since gascables benefit highly from teflon coatings.
It is the most slippery material I know of.
My MG specialist once advised me to put the inner cable on a flat table and turn it by hand. If it jumps up and down like an angry snake, no lubrication will solve the wobbling problem
PS I have a remnant of teflon spray for locks, but failed to find a new can, so finding it may be a problem for others too
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2017-01-17 10:24 AM by Donthuis.
It is the most slippery material I know of.
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My MG specialist once advised me to put the inner cable on a flat table and turn it by hand. If it jumps up and down like an angry snake, no lubrication will solve the wobbling problem
PS I have a remnant of teflon spray for locks, but failed to find a new can, so finding it may be a problem for others too
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2017-01-17 10:24 AM by Donthuis.
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Do not grease the last 6-8 inches! I put the inner cable in & pull it out & wipe it off, 6-10 times to get all the grease that works up the cable, into the speedo head. I take people a ride in my 668,??? mile GT V8 & I have been asked if it has an electric speedo for it is so steady, no bounce or wiggle.
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