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Lube for speedo cable #387177 04/06/17 05:07 PM
Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 193 Lancs, UK Peterw OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP Peterw Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 193 Lancs, UK	I have a new inner cable to fit. It seems to be NOS and very dry & dusty. I think I need to soak it for a few days before trying to fit it. Question. What oil would be best for this? It is loosely coiled so I can immerse it for a few days. PeterW

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Re: Lube for speedo cable Peterw #387179 04/06/17 05:35 PM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi. Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000
Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi.	I have always used motor oil on mine with good results. Some guys use grease. If grease is used it should not be applied to the top 1/3 of the cable so it does not get into the speedometer head. If there is old original hardened grease present the oil will also soften it. Last edited by Chev Nut; 04/06/17 05:43 PM. Gene Schneider

Re: Lube for speedo cable Peterw #387190 04/06/17 07:38 PM
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 7,472 Likes: 26 merrimack nh m006840 ChatMaster - 7,000
m006840 ChatMaster - 7,000 Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 7,472 Likes: 26 merrimack nh	The shop I used for my cable recommended Lubriplate #105. Put it on the cable and then wipe it down. What remains in the grooves should give plenty of lubrication and will not run. Steve D

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