The usual method of lubing a speedo cable is to disconnect at the transmission, pull out the inner, wipe it off and smear on some lube. Do not lube the top 6" to 12" of the cable you do not want the lube to work its way into the speedo. Slide the inner back into place and reconnect.Some of the auto parts stores used to sell a replacement inner speedo cable kit. They usually came with a small tube of golden colored lube. Have no idea what it is though. Here's a ford listing for speedo lube- B 5A-19581-A. Don't know if it is stil available from ford. You could ask. Another suggested lube- GM Lubriplate Lubricant # …Buy Cable Lubricant Graphite Lubricant to Penetrate Cables - BK 7651378 online from NAPA Auto Parts Stores. Get deals on automotive parts, truck parts and more. Memorial Day: 20% Off - Code: HONOR *Online Only. Exclusions apply. Ends 5/28 . Skip to Content. Please select store (CLOSED)About this item. For use with driveshaft slip yokes; especially where grunt-type noise is experienced. Useful in eliminating squeaks between plastic parts. For use on …Make sure you know which end goes with which fitting. 2. Lay the new speedometer cable on a clean surface. Lay the new speedometer cable on a clean surface like a large piece of cardboard or a plastic tarp. Make sure any surface you use is clean, having no dust, sand or debris on it. Even the smallest grains of sand that enter the speedometer ...Spray The Lubricant In The Funnel. Lube and work the cable to speed up the process. ©Motorcyclist. Add some lube to the funnel (about a tablespoon) and hold the cable vertically so that gravity ...Insertion of the cable wire shaft carries the lube UP the full length of the cable jacket. If I use Bel-ray waterproof grease, I simply dip my fingers in the tube & slide the inner wire shaft between fingers to coat its full length, 2-3 times. The biggest speedometer cable killer on a Gen 1 is the rigid cable mount at the top of the lower fork …Dan01Foster. 555 posts · Joined 2015. #4 · Aug 29, 2017. Had the same clicking problem with a '56. Did the graphite lubrication, ect. Finally fixed it by inserting the speedo cable further into the head. Not much, perhaps a sixteenth of an inch. Hope this helps. Noises like that drive me nuts, and takes away the pleasure of driving the car.NAPA Mac's Chain & Cable Lube penetrates into the core of wire or link-type cables. It deposits the graphite filler to keep the cable flexible at all times, reducing wear. Repels dirt and prevents corrosion. Keeps equipment at peak performance by running better for longer. Prevents further rust and corrosion and sheds contaminants like mud ...1961 - 1966 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks - Speedomerter cable lubricant. - Speedometer starting to act up, the needle occasionally fluctuates accompanied with a slight noise. Before disassembly the instrument panel and disconnecting cable I would like to have the appropriate type of lubricant on hand for both...The problem is our cable is a two piece design. The two pieces screw together in the vicinity of the powermaster unit. I found that after lubing the bottom half my needle still bounces. So I figured the problem was in the upper half. Turbofish38 sells a replacement 1 piece unit that was reasonably priced. There is a bit more labor involved though.fiddlerpin. 4685 posts · Joined 2010. #11 · Dec 1, 2011. You might want to lube the speedometer itself. They dry out over 50 years and there is a little brass cap that you pull out and lube with some oil. The needle bearings should get some grease too or the hole that it spins in will wear.A secondary speedometer cable is attached to a wheel sensor and measures distance; which powers the odometer. The speedometer cable sends all of this information to the instrument panel where it is relayed to the speedometer. ... Sometimes this problem can be solved by having a mechanic lubricate the cable housing or clean the sensors, as long ...Best speedometer cable lube. Started by ssevy, August 02, 2022, 05:28:35 AM. Previous topic - Next topic. Print. Go Down Pages 1. User actions. ssevy. Mod Squad; Cool Cats; Bengal Tiger; Posts: 772; Logged; Best speedometer cable lube. August 02, 2022, 05:28:35 AM. My new cable came with a light coat of grease from the factory. I have read ...Product Description. An ACDelco GM Original Equipment Speedometer Cable connects your mechanical speedometer to the speedometer driven gear on the transmission, and is a GM-recommended replacement for your vehicle’s original component. This flexible cable shaft transmits vehicle speed to the mechanical …For use on speedometer cables; stops squeaking, sticking and binding ; ... needle bouncing around cleaned the cable and used this lubricant, works like new." Read more. 18 customers mention 18 positive 0 negative. Customers are satisfied with the quality of the teflon grease. They mention that it is a high-quality product, works well on metal ...#howto #diy #ford #classiccars #installation #classictrucks #speedometer #lubrication#automotive#transmission #repair #restoration#fypDec 24, 2018 · Reaction score. 119. Location. NW Florida. My experience with graphite is that it never comes clean. My service manual suggests a cable lube part number 1243632, and applying a thin film. Graphite is basically the same as what is in a pencil, and small particles can cause damage.from Davidsonville, Md. The graphite lube that I used made for speedo cables came in a tube mixed with alcohol. The alcohol carried the powdered graphite all the way to the other end of the cable. The alcohol evaporates leaving the dry graphite inside to lubricate the cable. Disconnect both ends and pour it in from the top.REASSEMBLY: 1 Here is the lube plug filled with dried JB Weld. 2 Re-attach the gauge to the housing. 3 The glass on my gauge was able to move pretty freely and would rattle before I disassembled ...Remove the cable from the vehicle. To install: Use the wire left in the cowl opening to pull the cable into position. Seat the retainer and grommet to the cowl, making sure the retaining fingers are completely through the hole. Attach the cable to the lever, then if removed for access, install the lower trim panel.Buick - Post War. I bought a new speedometer cable (core and casing) and, wanting to check to make sure it's pre-lubed, I pulled the core out a little way from the top but didn't find much oily residue on my fingers even though it slid out easily. To be on the safe side, I'm going to lube it myself and have a pene...Today, Paul Shinn shows you how to lubricate a Ford Model A speedometer cable. Paul's cool shirt came from- https://ModelAtshirts.com Video of Merlin riski...Detailed Description. Speedometer Cable; Kit; Universal; 113 Inch; A crucial component for accurate speedometer reading, Dorman's Speedometer Cable is designed for long …Unknown member. #11 · Mar 11, 2001. I just dissconect the cable from the speedo and use pouder grafite. put a small amount of pouder grafite in the cable end then pour a little rubbing alcahol in the cable end. The rubbing alcahol makes the grafite run through the cable like water. You can lube the whole cable in seconds that way.Installing a new hood release cable is not very difficult. It is very important to look at the routing of the cable. The cable is just long enough to be installed in its original p...Powdered graphite for speedo cable lube. Jump to Latest Follow 7K views 9 replies 7 participants last post by Shep Oct 19, 2012. chilimac Discussion starter 1969 posts · Joined 2012 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Oct 17, 2012. I'm expecting delivery of a new speedometer cable today. ...The cable should be removed from the housing, wiped clean with a rag and coated with fresh cable lubricant. I sent the following email to the Lubriplate Lubricants Company: What type of grease should be applied to automobile speedometer cables? Response from Lubriplate: We recommend LUBRIPLATE Aero.If the cable was sticky the speedometer needle would not be consistent as the cable would loaded and unloaded from the resistance and your needle would bounce 5-10 mph. Your consistency says you have the wrong gear. You are off by 9-10%, so count the teeth on the gear at the end of the cable (in the transmission).The cable broke, looks like no lubricant. I have read all the speedo lube stuff and a little on the Tach. I get it, no grease or even most oils. Reverse wound spring carries it up the the gauge and hurts it. In my misspent youth we used graphite powder or graphite suspended in a liquid.Nov 5, 2011 · Erratic Speedometer Reading--1956 Chevy The pointer in the speedometer on my '56 Chevy was erratic and finally stopped working. At first I thought that it was a dry speedometer cable, but after taking out the inter cable, cleaning it, and then lubricating it with graphite grease, there was no improvement. It turned out to be the speedometer itself.LIKE & FOLLOW, THEN REPEAT for original content!Do you own a HMMWV© / HUMVEE© ? Well, then congratulation. But you have an issue, your speedo doesn't work....Cable Luber V3. Original Motion Pro design seals completely around cable housing. Makes it easy to clean and lubricate control cables. Less mess and less wasted lubricant. Unique design makes it the best sealing cable luber on the market. Works on most control cables with 4 mm to 8 mm OD housing. Seals over free spinning end fittings.Speedometer Cable Lube - 2oz - HM175 by Mr. Speedometer Inc. $29.60 CAD. SKU HM175 Quantity Quantity Add to cart Share this: Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Pin on Pinterest. Speedometer Cable Lubricant. White lithium grease for use in flexible shaft inner core ...Over-oiling can cause the oil to be pushed up the cable into the speedometer mechanism and make it act up. The cable in the center can usually be removed form the sleeve it spins in, so it makes it easy to clean and lubricate. --Justin. Currently Running Stable: 2010 Honda NT700V, 1987 Honda Rebel 450, 1988 Honda NX250.With all the alternative options available online for watching your favorite TV shows, more people than ever are letting go of their cable television subscriptions. Have you cut th...Oct 12, 2011. #1. i'm not sure if this is the right forum to post this question under, but here goes. i have a 1989 toyota ext cab 4x4 pickup with the 2re motor and the speedometer cable is making a lot of noise. is there any way to lubricate it? i checked in my haynes manual, but i didn't find anything about it. any help would be appreciated. tom.1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - Lube for Speedometer Cable?? - Hello all, wondering what I should use to lubricate my speedometer cable? I had to pull the instruments etc. to install new bushings in my pedal box etc. so I can now easily get to the cable. It, or the speedometer was making a squeaking noise...Test the speedometer cable by driving the vehicle. Use the correct tools if you need to remove an old cable from a housing for the purpose of lubricating it. …Sep 14, 2020 · To Speedometer Cable Lube. C3 General - Speedometer Cable Lube - Bouncing needle. I lubricated with white lithium grease as recommended by many and it made it worse...to the point of making noise in the gauge at more than 50 mph. So I pulled the inner cable, wiped it off, ran it in several more times to remove as much of the the lithium grease...Product of the Month When a transmission pan is leaking, loosening and lowering that fluid-filled pan is a messy business. This Dorman OE FIX™ transmission oil pan is designed with a handy drain plug to allow the transmission fluid to be removed before service.Dec 24, 2018 · Reaction score. 119. Location. NW Florida. My experience with graphite is that it never comes clean. My service manual suggests a cable lube part number 1243632, and applying a thin film. Graphite is basically the same as what is in a pencil, and small particles can cause damage.Getting ready to reinstall speedo gear after speedometer cable broke. I was just curious on proper lube for gear and if I should lube cable before reinstall. I bought the cable and housing from J&B Cycle I hope it is a good one. Also what do you recommend for axle lube. I also noticed axle retainer bolts two where loose when I removed, they ...When it comes to your Spectrum TV cable lineup, there are a few tips and tricks that can help you get the most out of your viewing experience. One of the first things you should do...I figured I would pull the cable out from the transmission end and lube it. Unscrewed it from the tranny but the cable would not come out. I am now under the impression that it must be removed from the speedometer end. That seems to be more work than what I thought. I started to take the dash cover off but soon realized that the …Silas. 76 posts · Joined 2012. #6 · Feb 19, 2012. I just had my seemingly-new cable screeching at 25mph and higher. It had been lubed with some sort of oil, maybe 3-in-1. I'd read (possibly here) that you should lube the bottom 2/3 of the cable with a lithium based grease. I disconnected both ends of the cable, left it routed and fed the ...Clean with solvent. Then apply the new lube to a few inches at a time as you thread it back in. Make sure it's seated into the trans and then reattach the cable assembly back into the speedo. Don't over tighten, infact leave it a thread or two loose till you get a few miles, then snug it down. 1.Our Speedometer Cable Lubricant keeps the speedometer cable functioning properly, preventing the speedometer cable from binding up and protecting against false readings and related tickets and fines. Product Features: Ideal lubricant for tools, gears, hinges, and more; Helps ensure accurate speedometer readings; Waterproof for long-lasting serviceThey actually make a special lube for speedo cables. But it looks just like lithium grease. Go figure. The neat thing about it is the tube it comes in has a nozzle that fits into one end of the cable sheath. So you can "inject" the lube directly into it without the mess of trying to coat the inner cable.Speedometer Cable Lubricant Dorman 03344 is ideal, but I have also used Super Lube PTFE grease. Top. WingAdmin. Site Admin Posts: 23729 Joined: Fri Oct 03, 2008 10:16 pm Location: Strongsville, OH Motorcycle: 2000 GL1500 SE 1982 GL1100A Aspencade (sold) 1989 PC800 (sold) 1998 XV250 Virago (sold)Apr 24, 2010 · The graphite lube that I used made for speedo cables came in a tube mixed with alcohol. The alcohol carried the powdered graphite all the way to the other end of the cable. The alcohol evaporates leaving the dry graphite inside to lubricate the cable. Disconnect both ends and pour it in from the top. When it comes out the bottom end, you know ...