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Spedo Lube
The last couple of days since it has got cold my speedometer cable makes a strange sound, And the needle get all crazy. I think it needs to be cleaned and lubed. What do you think I should use.
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Re: Spedo Lube
I have used a lightweight white lithium grease for the same problem, and it worked just fine. But the best thing is supposed to be graphite lube, especially in colder climates. Probably not a big concern in Clovis.
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Re: Spedo Lube
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I take the cable off of the speedo head and spray PB Blaster into the cable housing, put it back on and run it for a while, then take it loose and spray it again. That usually takes care of it. I don't recommend graphite on anything. The main problem with it is that people tend to use too much. It then absorbs moisture and turns into a gummy mess. I have disassembled a lot of lock cylinders that have had graphite used on them so this is from first hand experience.... LockDoc
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Re: Spedo Lube
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Re: Spedo Lube
I disconnected mine at the speedo and trans, put a drill motor on it and sprayed about half a can of gun oil/solvent down the housing with it spinning. Dry graphite makes sense for a new cable and housing, but for an old wore out one that's full of 40 years of gunk, this worked great.
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Re: Spedo Lube
I think I will disconnect both ends and try to spray some carb cleaner down. Then use some white grease. Does the cable come out of the housing ?
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Re: Spedo Lube
Yes, from the top (speedometer) end. I removed my cable, cleaned it, coated it with white grease, and re-inserted it.
In hindsight, I probably should have sprayed some sort of cleaner down through the housing.
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Re: Spedo Lube
Good to know, I will pull it all apart this weekend and give it a good cleaning and lube it up. Thanks
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Re: Spedo Lube
Gear oil also works good. Pull the cable out, pour some in your palm, then pull the cable through it.
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Re: Spedo Lube
i was taught to clan real good// b very carefull if trying to wipe it down with the palm of your hand// then using graphite speedometer cable lube // was told and have read tech articles that the graphite actually polishes the inside of the cable housing for longlife and proper operation with less drag/// worst stuff to use is white lithium grease
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Re: Spedo Lube
You may be right.... that's what I used more than 25 years ago and it's still working flawlessly. Mine is probably the exception though....
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