Proper way to lubricate speedometer cable - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

92470 · 01-30-2010, 07:30 PM

I have a 87' V10 and my speedometer is bouncy from a stop up until about 35 mph. After that, it levels out but still moves a bit. I want to pull out the cable to clean and grease it, but was wondering if the best way is to pull it out from the cluster end, or the transmission end? I made the stupid mistake of removing my TV cable one time and had the Old Faithful of tranmission fluid come pouring out, so removing anything from a tranny when full scares me. So, best end to remove it from, will tranny fluid come out if removed from that end, and any other caveats with doing it. I'm also going to use PB Blaster Garage door Lube. Had good luck with that stuff. Thanks!

willett · 01-30-2010, 08:18 PM

hey i dont know about 2wd's, but on my np203 i can pull the spedo cable right out of the T case with no problems.

i'm not sure how well lubing it will work in the long run, i picked up a new cable about a year ago from lordco. it was only $20

BLE 'BURBAN · 01-30-2010, 08:20 PM

The cable will only come out from one end and if I remember right, it's the tranny end that the speedo cable core will slide out of.

6772fan · 01-30-2010, 08:56 PM

If I recall correctly, the cable will only come out from the end behind the speedometer cluster. Don't worry- No fluids will come out when you take the transmission end loose.
When you lubricate, use a graphite based lubricant, it should last longer than WD 40 or similar lubes.

Restrorob · 01-30-2010, 09:22 PM

Out the top and you shouldn't have to remove the bottom from the tranny to re-install if you give it a slow turn when getting close to all the way in.

**Getter-Done** · 01-30-2010, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 92470

I have a 87' V10 and my speedometer is bouncy from a stop up until about 35 mph. After that, it levels out but still moves a bit. I want to pull out the cable to clean and grease it, but was wondering if the best way is to pull it out from the cluster end, or the transmission end? I made the stupid mistake of removing my TV cable one time and had the Old Faithful of tranmission fluid come pouring out, so removing anything from a tranny when full scares me. So, best end to remove it from, will tranny fluid come out if removed from that end, and any other caveats with doing it. I'm also going to use PB Blaster Garage door Lube. Had good luck with that stuff. Thanks!

Like 6772fan suggested use Graphite lube.IT will make it last longer

S10Fan · 01-30-2010, 09:40 PM

I had to do some digging to find this................

Years ago my brother had a really neat tool for lubing speedo cables, worked great.

01-30-2010, 07:30 PM	#1
92470 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maple Grove, MN Posts: 149	Proper way to lubricate speedometer cable I have a 87' V10 and my speedometer is bouncy from a stop up until about 35 mph. After that, it levels out but still moves a bit. I want to pull out the cable to clean and grease it, but was wondering if the best way is to pull it out from the cluster end, or the transmission end? I made the stupid mistake of removing my TV cable one time and had the Old Faithful of tranmission fluid come pouring out, so removing anything from a tranny when full scares me. So, best end to remove it from, will tranny fluid come out if removed from that end, and any other caveats with doing it. I'm also going to use PB Blaster Garage door Lube. Had good luck with that stuff. Thanks!

01-30-2010, 08:18 PM	#2
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Re: Proper way to lubricate speedometer cable hey i dont know about 2wd's, but on my np203 i can pull the spedo cable right out of the T case with no problems. i'm not sure how well lubing it will work in the long run, i picked up a new cable about a year ago from lordco. it was only $20 __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"

01-30-2010, 08:20 PM	#3
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: Proper way to lubricate speedometer cable The cable will only come out from one end and if I remember right, it's the tranny end that the speedo cable core will slide out of. __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

01-30-2010, 08:56 PM	#4
6772fan Active Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: East Texas Posts: 380	Re: Proper way to lubricate speedometer cable If I recall correctly, the cable will only come out from the end behind the speedometer cluster. Don't worry- No fluids will come out when you take the transmission end loose. When you lubricate, use a graphite based lubricant, it should last longer than WD 40 or similar lubes. __________________ Lane 1979 Chevy SWB- (Second owner- Father in Law was first) 1979 Chevy Silverado SWB-Red/Red

01-30-2010, 09:22 PM	#5
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Proper way to lubricate speedometer cable Out the top and you shouldn't have to remove the bottom from the tranny to re-install if you give it a slow turn when getting close to all the way in. __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

01-30-2010, 09:40 PM	#7
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: Proper way to lubricate speedometer cable I had to do some digging to find this................ Years ago my brother had a really neat tool for lubing speedo cables, worked great. Attached Images __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.



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