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sameyrasmea72 · 09-04-2003, 03:45 PM

Hey all,

I recently bought a 1980 blazer with 54000 original miles and the speedometer cable is making a fairly loud noise. Other than being annoying, is this causing any damage to the speedo\odeometer? Since the miles are low and correct, I would hate for them to quit working. What is the best way to fix this noise?

Thanks, Jason

**old Rusty C10** · 09-04-2003, 03:49 PM

pull the cable and lube it with wd40

*1FaastC10* · 09-04-2003, 07:11 PM

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Originally posted by old Rusty C10
pull the cable and lube it with wd40

then pull it again a week later. WD40 will evaporate. spray it with some white lithium grease, and forget about it.

sameyrasmea72 · 09-04-2003, 08:03 PM

Thanks! If it's just a lube problem, would graphite work just as good. I think I have a tube of it somewhere?

*mike reeh* · 09-04-2003, 08:09 PM

I think the inside part of the cable will pull out of the sheath from either end.. so remove it from the tranny end, and pull it out. Other wise you might have to pull it out from the speedometer end (much easier if you have cruise control)

at any rate pull it out and lube it up with lubri-plate if you have it.. otherwise a spray can of white lithium grease will work just as well.. its really an easy job and worth it to keep that thing running. God how many older trucks still have the speedo's working. not many

mike

Lynx · 09-05-2003, 12:29 AM

Mine makes a racket. and you would think that it would make it slow the speed down a bit but it actually reads about 10 high! but who looks at that thing any way LOL

Ben

09-04-2003, 03:45 PM	#1
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Just annoying or causing damage Hey all, I recently bought a 1980 blazer with 54000 original miles and the speedometer cable is making a fairly loud noise. Other than being annoying, is this causing any damage to the speedo\odeometer? Since the miles are low and correct, I would hate for them to quit working. What is the best way to fix this noise? Thanks, Jason

09-04-2003, 03:49 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	pull the cable and lube it with wd40 __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

09-05-2003, 12:29 AM	#6
Lynx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	Mine makes a racket. and you would think that it would make it slow the speed down a bit but it actually reads about 10 high! but who looks at that thing any way LOL Ben __________________ Ben 1983 Silverado SWB 305 2002 Silverado Extended Cab 5.3 http://members.shaw.ca/bkennett

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09-04-2003, 08:03 PM	#4
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Thanks! If it's just a lube problem, would graphite work just as good. I think I have a tube of it somewhere?

09-04-2003, 08:09 PM	#5
mike reeh 5 day ban, learn to behave. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 683	I think the inside part of the cable will pull out of the sheath from either end.. so remove it from the tranny end, and pull it out. Other wise you might have to pull it out from the speedometer end (much easier if you have cruise control) at any rate pull it out and lube it up with lubri-plate if you have it.. otherwise a spray can of white lithium grease will work just as well.. its really an easy job and worth it to keep that thing running. God how many older trucks still have the speedo's working. not many mike



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