Lube for a squawking speedometer - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jake Wade · 12-09-2015, 08:37 AM

As the title states, my speedometer is driving me nuts with the squawking.

What is a good lube for it?

Jake Wade · 12-09-2015, 04:46 PM

Never mind, used some white lithium grease, its good to go now.

Zach079xxx · 12-09-2015, 06:03 PM

Mine annoys the crap out of me as well. Only certain speeds I can hear it. 15-30 I can hear it awful, higher speeds nothing! I do not want to pull my cluster, can you spray lube it?

enaberif · 12-09-2015, 07:43 PM

Lithium grease is the worst thing to use. It attracts dirt and will gum up. If you want to do it properly they make a graphite spray.

Jake Wade · 12-09-2015, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enaberif

Lithium grease is the worst thing to use. It attracts dirt and will gum up. If you want to do it properly they make a graphite spray.

A tad too late on your reply, had to git-r-done.

I pulled the face and then unclipped the speedometer cable and then removed the speedometer. Gave it a good cleaning and used some Motorplate 105 assembly lube, also replaced all my instrument panel bulbs.

Oldriginal86 · 12-09-2015, 09:31 PM

Mine makes the same noise. Was the culprit the cable or speedo head? Where would one find the proper graphite spray?

enaberif · 12-09-2015, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oldriginal86

Mine makes the same noise. Was the culprit the cable or speedo head? Where would one find the proper graphite spray?

Any auto parts store. Its just a dry graphite spray.

12-09-2015, 08:37 AM	#1
Jake Wade Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 711	Lube for a squawking speedometer As the title states, my speedometer is driving me nuts with the squawking. What is a good lube for it?

12-09-2015, 04:46 PM	#2
Jake Wade Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 711	Re: Lube for a squawking speedometer Never mind, used some white lithium grease, its good to go now.

12-09-2015, 06:03 PM	#3
Zach079xxx Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Posts: 332	Re: Lube for a squawking speedometer Mine annoys the crap out of me as well. Only certain speeds I can hear it. 15-30 I can hear it awful, higher speeds nothing! I do not want to pull my cluster, can you spray lube it? __________________ 85' GMC Sierra Classic Built 350; Weiand intake, Holley 600, Thumpr Cam Built 350 turbo with shift kit & 2500 Stall Thumpin' away

12-09-2015, 07:43 PM	#4
enaberif Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 1,181	Re: Lube for a squawking speedometer Lithium grease is the worst thing to use. It attracts dirt and will gum up. If you want to do it properly they make a graphite spray.

12-09-2015, 09:31 PM	#6
Oldriginal86 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pasadena, Maryland Posts: 160	Re: Lube for a squawking speedometer Mine makes the same noise. Was the culprit the cable or speedo head? Where would one find the proper graphite spray?



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