So, consult your owner's manual and keep your speedometer's software up-to-date. Another tip: Lubricate the cable regularly. Think of it as moisturizing. No one wants dry, cracked skin, and your speedometer cable doesn't want to be dry and brittle either. So show it some love! Lastly, always listen to your bike.The whole cable is fed along the tunnel on the passenger side. Once you are past the shifter you are home free. It is very easy at this point to pass the cable through the whole above the pedals and into the trunk compartment. Step 7: Completing the connections. The cable is easily screwed onto the speedometer and transmission.Re: Speedometer Cable Lubrication-Triumph/Dash Gau I have never used dry lubricants on speedo cables. I take out the core and clean it with WD-40 and paper towels. Once clean you can inspect it for excessive twisting and broken filaments. I always coat them heavily with 90W gear oil and put them back in to a fully inspected …Product Details. Part No. 03344. Warranty Details ( LIMITED LIFETIME REPLACEMENT) 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:Once you remove the cluster, you unscrew the cable and lubricate the end of the tip. Make sure you clean it first. Then you do not need much of this. Maybe the size of a pea on the cable. His speedometer clicks and this helps eliminate it. Let me know if you have questions about this. Thanks.Dec 25, 2010 · To lube these cables, Jack up the LF wheel. Disconnect the cable at the speedo. Fill the metal expanded portion on the speedo end with a lightweight oil. Spin the LF wheel, in one direction it will draw the oil into the cable. Another option: years ago a tool was sold that hooked up to the trans end of Chevy cables.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. Ideal lubricant for tools, gears, hinges, and more. Helps ensure accurate speedometer readings. Waterproof for long-lasting service.Technical What grease to use on speedometer cable 90. Discussion in ' The Hokey Ass Message Board ' started by David Gersic, Jul 5, 2023 . David Gersic. …This video will show you the fastest way to lube your brake, throttle, clutch, or any other cable you may have!Don't have a cable lube tool? Do you have a p...While I've heard many suppliers recommend Lithium grease on cables, I always used a liquid graphite lubricant, like Lock-Ease. The liquid carrier evaporates, …Author. Posted August 13, 2021. If the speedometer cable is routed the way the assembly manual states 60 inch cable is too short. The 60 inch cable looks as if it would work on the transmission with the speedo connection on the driver side. A 69 or 70 inch cable seems to fit correctly as shown in the assembly manual.182 posts · Joined 2021. #24 · Jul 14, 2021. For lubing cables, some parts of the cable like the accordion-gaiter on the end are rubber. Using motor oil will soften and degrade that rubber. ATF (dex 2 or 3) will not. Hydraulic fluid HGF does not degrade rubber. ATF flows easier, HGF is thicker and seems to stay better.22GT. 39188 posts · Joined 2009. #14 · 7d ago. I use Ford Speedometer Cable Grease, E6TZ-19581-A. Pull the core out, and wipe with a thin coating on the entire core. If you have an old cable, clean the core while out, and flush the cable jacket clean first. Amateur restorer.The grease in the inner cable is beneficial to prevent rust. Set the new cable for your speedometer on a clean, dry surface to Lubricate the cable. You can …Noted below are a few of these symptoms that should alert you that a potential problem with the speedometer cable exists. 1. Speedometer needle wavers. The speedometer is supposed to move fluidly as the vehicle accelerates or decelerates. However, there are times when the speedometer will waver or move erratically.The speedometer cable in my classic car was making noise and the speedometer needle was jumpy. I pulled the cable out of the sheath and used Kable-Ease to lubricate the cable and re-installed it. ... 5.0 out of 5 stars Used to lube speedometer cable in older cars. Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2020. Verified Purchase. Worked fine ...PJ1 Cable Lube. Part: # 1-12 Size: 11 oz. Price: $13.19. Product Reviews FAQ MSDS. Find Locally. Add to Cart. PJ1 CABLE LUBE is specially formulated with extreme pressure lubricants to extend the life of all clutch, brake and throttle cables providing smoother and more precise operation. APPLICATION AND PERFORMANCE:I put lube in the lower cable thinking that perhaps it would help. I am now wondering if the cable connection into the speedometer itself needs lube. The service manual does warn that laying the speedometer face down could get dampening fluid on the inside glass face, so that might be a clue that lube belongs in there somewhere.Cox Cable is one of the most popular cable providers in the United States, and it offers a variety of channels for its customers to enjoy. One of the most popular channels availabl...There's also an AC-Delco speedometer cable lube (ST800?). It is a pretty clear gel type of lube (kind of like Dippity-Doo in consistency, but a grease), so there's no graphite or similar in it. Whatever you use, I would say to not "load it up" on the cable, but just a consistent and reasonably thin coating. In some cases, as on window ...The speedometer cable is driven from the gearbox, and curves smoothly up through the engine compartment and the bulkhead to connect with the back of the speedometer. Speedometer failure is likely to be caused by a fault in the cable that runs from the gearbox to the back of the speedometer gauge.Once you have unplugged those 2 connectors, then you have to grasp the speedo cable head at the back of the cluster and sqeeze the plastic shroud together to release it from the speedo cluster. ... You can also cheat by lubing the cable with some chassis grease. My cable made noise, so I pierced the speedo cable underhood by the firewall with ...This video will show you the fastest way to lube your brake, throttle, clutch, or any other cable you may have!Don't have a cable lube tool? Do you have a p...67 has the screw-on connector behind the speedo. It's a tough reach to get to the back of the speedo. You may have to loosen the instrument panel and pull it out a bit to access the rear of the speedo. As said, remove the instrument cluster and pull the drive cable out to grease it or maybe a spray lube down the casing.If you are experiencing issues with your car’s speedometer, it is crucial to find a reliable and skilled professional for speedometer repair. The speedometer is an essential compon...The grease in the inner cable is beneficial to prevent rust. Set the new cable for your speedometer on a clean, dry surface to Lubricate the cable. You can place it on a large cardboard piece or even a plastic sheet. Be sure that the surface you choose to use is clean and free of dirt. Sand can damage the cable by creating a grooving or fraying.Here’s the response I received from Superlube: Lynn, Thank you for your inquiry and interest in Super Lube®. Super Lube® Multi-Purpose Grease will work well for your speedometer cable application. Please click on the link below for the Technical Data Sheet for your reference: super-lube.com.Remove the housing nut from the back of the odometer. Slide the flex shaft out, making sure to coil it up and keep it clean.. I was always told to and always did use dry graphite powder - not grease. Pile some in your one hand and slide the flex shaft back into the housing through the graphite. It should slide back into the speedo gear at the ...Once you remove the cluster, you unscrew the cable and lubricate the end of the tip. Make sure you clean it first. Then you do not need much of this. Maybe the size of a pea on the cable. His speedometer clicks and this helps eliminate it. Let me know if you have questions about this. Thanks.For a couple of years, the speedometer cable in my 1984 S-10 Blazer squeaked. As it approached 100,000 miles, I finally took it to a Chevy dealer to get it greased. Then I began to notice that even though my speedometer was reading 15 mph over the speed limit, everyone was passing me, including little old ladies in second gear, and normally ...Years ago a speedometer restorer told me not to lubricate the top 6 inches of the cable because if over lubricated the excess lubricant would be pushed into the speedometer as the turning of the cable forces the lubricant upwards.I have always wondered if that was good advice or not.Replacement dust cap for ball joint front end drivers side cap with speedometer drive hole. These will also work on king pin disc brake kits. Compatible with Volkswagen: Type 1 1966-1979, Type 3 1966-1973, Karmann Ghia 1966-1974, Super Beetle 1971-1979 Ball Joint Dust Cap With Hole Beetle & Ghia 66-79 Ref P/N: 111-405-691BIn today’s fast-paced digital world, having a reliable cable and internet provider is essential. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to choose the best one for y...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 leg.Cable lube and speedometer lube are not the same. The problem with using thin aerosol lubricants is you risk the lube running into the speedometer itself. Your first paragraph is correct about pulling the 'cable' out of the cable housing, lubricating it, then pushing it back in. Again I use white lithium.Standard #2 moly grease (like you find in most grease guns) is going to be way too thick to use for your speedo cable. That cables spins at about 2,200 RPM when you're at cruising speed and moly grease is thick enough that it can break the cable inside when trying to run a delicate cable that fast. Best to use white lithium or ATF.--JustinThe liquid carried the powder through the cable jacket (cable removed) then evaporated leaving the graphite as the dry lubricant. This was preferred over any oil or grease based product because it operated at any temperature without having viscosity issues. Logged. '98 MG V11 EV. '96 URAL SPORTSMAN.If you’re a Shentel Cable Company subscriber, you know that you have access to some of the best cable TV, internet, and phone services available. One of the best ways to get the mo...Nov 2, 2005 · With the cooler weather I noticed the speedometer cable is noisy on my 53 Special. The noise seems to be up near the speedometer head. I assume I can loosen the cable from the back of the speedometer and . insert some kind of oil or lube. What would be best for this problem. Joe, BCA 33493Unscrew the cluster finish panel retaining screws and pull out the bottom of the panel. Fig. Detach the cluster wiring, you may want to label them prior. Fig. Remove each bulb individually and inspect for replacement. Remove the combination meter. Unplug all electrical harnesses and unhook the speedometer cable.Speedo cables can be bought at the local auto store. Then you don't have to back-and-forth through the mail to get the part correct. 1968, M20 PDB 12posi-3.73 400SB (KB125 5.7"r AFR195 CS286H 750cfm-mech-annular_boost 10.2CR AirGap 6AL)2) the speedo cable is too long and is pushing on the back of the magnetic cup inside the speedometer, causing the needle to wobble. Have a shorter cable (not sheath, just the cable) made. 3) the lubrication between the needle and magnetic cup in the speedo is shot and the cup is grabbing the needle alternatively, causing wobble.Wipe it down with a clean cloth and, if necessary, a volatile cleaner (carb cleaner, lacquer thinner, etc), then allow to completely dry. Put a squirt of DRY graphite powdered lube on another cloth and drag the lower 2/3 of the speedo cable thru the powdered lube. You do not need much on it.3108 posts · Joined 2003. #2 · Nov 9, 2009. When it is disconnected from the speedo at the top - you can just pull the cable out easily. When you replace it, twist it a bit to let it go back into the speedo gear in the trans. I use an anti-sieze lube to re-lube it. OLDED - It's STOCK if it's made by GM and it fits!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 ...Tahe the cable out, hang it from the ceiling of your garage, blow out whatever dirt and grime you can with compressed air, and grease it from the top, letting the grease or oil trickle to the bottom inside the cable sheath.Let it sit for maybe an hour, then reinstall. I have riden dirt bikes for years, and this is something I do to my clutch ...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.Lay it on a flat surface and roll it. If it doesn't roll smoothly, get a whole new cable. Only cost about $30 for a custom one at a speedo repair shop as opposed to $10,000 at an OEM dealer. Not worth wrestling with an old one that doesn't behave. I don't like white lithium grease 'cause I have found it hardened in some junk yard things I have ...from Yakima Valley, WA. I was taught to use white lithium grease on speedometer cables 62 years ago in high school auto shop class. I've also used Vasoline on them. You just wipe the cable off, put some of the grease on a couple of fingers and feed the cable through the grease on your fingers and back into the housing.I didn't lube mine. > My speedo cable post By the way. If you also have the oil and temp gauges out, I recently learned that '54 trucks had the speedo cable, oil pressure tube, and temp tube in a 3-hole grommet in the firewall. The choke and throttle were in a two hole grommet. Don't know if anyone has found a source for the two hole grommet.from Yakima Valley, WA. I was taught to use white lithium grease on speedometer cables 62 years ago in high school auto shop class. I've also used Vasoline on them. You just wipe the cable off, put some of the grease on a couple of fingers and feed the cable through the grease on your fingers and back into the housing.164. 91K views 10 years ago. My speedometer cable was making an awefull racket whenever I would drive so I decided to fix the broblem and lube up my speedometer cable. I made this is a...Well if anyone knows arctic cats, especially the older ones they'd know speedometer failure is pretty common. So I made a brief video explaining the most com...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 steering column ...When it comes to maintaining your vehicle, there are many components that require attention. One such component is the speedometer, which plays a crucial role in providing accurate...May 16, 2015 · By the way, first remove the ground cable from the battery, then remove the dash panel, unscrew the cable, slide out the inner cable, wipe off the old lube with brake cleaner and re-lube with the graphite. All except the last 6 to 8 inches. This is to avoid getting too much lube up in the speedo head.73 posts · Joined 2012. #1 · Jan 14, 2020. Hello, I reviewed a few old posts however I decided to start this one. My speedometer was erratic. I replaced the cable with a new one by a company called Pioneer (from Rock Auto). I also replaced the plastic gear in the trans. I did not lube the new cable. The old cable had a removable insert.