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nitor · 12-18-2003, 10:07 PM

Is it possible to oil a speedometer? Mine is grinding, sticking, making noises. I thought it was the cable, but after putting a new cable on, it is still doing the same thing. Or should I just get another speedo?

Jim

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 12-18-2003, 10:16 PM

Take it out of the dash and use some 3in1 oil on it, that's what I did to mine and it works fine now!

nitor · 12-18-2003, 10:22 PM

Thanks Black & Blue,

Where do I use the oil? I tried spraying some WD40 into where the cable goes, but no difference. Do I have to take the speedo apart?

Jim

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 12-18-2003, 10:29 PM

No, just pull it out from the dash and you will see the little gears, put some oil on them and into the speedometer hole, and on the metal shaft where it meets the metal housing, that should work for ya!

Also did you lube the new cable when you put it in?

nitor · 12-18-2003, 10:39 PM

Ok, I'll do that. I was trying not to have to take it out of the dash. No, I didn't lube the new cable. Actually, when I found it wasn't the cable, I reinstalled the old. But, I did spray some silicone spray into the cable housing before reinstalling.

Thanks for your help.

Jim

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 12-18-2003, 10:46 PM

Anytime!

Also something that works very well for the cable is roller moly chain lube it's black in color and very slick!

12-18-2003, 10:07 PM	#1
nitor Too many projects Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Morrow, OH Posts: 344	Oil speedo? Is it possible to oil a speedometer? Mine is grinding, sticking, making noises. I thought it was the cable, but after putting a new cable on, it is still doing the same thing. Or should I just get another speedo? Jim __________________ Jim '55 Chevrolet Pickup '56 Chevrolet Belair '04 Chevrolet Astro '95 Chevrolet Blazer

12-18-2003, 10:16 PM	#2
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Take it out of the dash and use some 3in1 oil on it, that's what I did to mine and it works fine now! __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

12-18-2003, 10:22 PM	#3
nitor Too many projects Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Morrow, OH Posts: 344	Thanks Black & Blue, Where do I use the oil? I tried spraying some WD40 into where the cable goes, but no difference. Do I have to take the speedo apart? Jim __________________ Jim '55 Chevrolet Pickup '56 Chevrolet Belair '04 Chevrolet Astro '95 Chevrolet Blazer

12-18-2003, 10:29 PM	#4
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	No, just pull it out from the dash and you will see the little gears, put some oil on them and into the speedometer hole, and on the metal shaft where it meets the metal housing, that should work for ya! Also did you lube the new cable when you put it in? __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

12-18-2003, 10:39 PM	#5
nitor Too many projects Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Morrow, OH Posts: 344	Ok, I'll do that. I was trying not to have to take it out of the dash. No, I didn't lube the new cable. Actually, when I found it wasn't the cable, I reinstalled the old. But, I did spray some silicone spray into the cable housing before reinstalling. Thanks for your help. Jim __________________ Jim '55 Chevrolet Pickup '56 Chevrolet Belair '04 Chevrolet Astro '95 Chevrolet Blazer

12-18-2003, 10:46 PM	#6
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Anytime! Also something that works very well for the cable is roller moly chain lube it's black in color and very slick! __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA



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