Guest imported_JPIndusi Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 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 33493 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Guy Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Joe, If you loosen the cable at the speedo head, you can pull the cable out ,and use "lubri-plate' to lube it up. While you have it out ,you can also look for any shiny spots that may point you toward a tight spot in the casing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadhog Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 I have used "Kable-Ease" a graphite/liquid lube that comes in a 1/2 tube with sucess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 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 regulators, too much Lubriplate can dry out and cake up, so moderation might be the operative orientation.When you have the cable out, also look for any kinks or burrs or "loose" strands of the cable itself. If you find any, it might be best to replace it (which might mean more "adventures" with "made up" cables). Seems like one of the "rule of thumb" for evaluating a speedometer cable was to lay it out on a smooth surface and turn it over by hand. It should do so smoooothly with no "jumps" due to kinks or such.Just some thoughts,NTX5467 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_JPIndusi Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 Thanks for all the replies.I removed the speedo cable from the top and found it looked like new except it was dry as the proverbial bone out in the sun for 10 years. I put a thin coat of lithium white grease, looked similar to lubriplate, and re-installed it. Took it fora ride (temperature on Long Island today in the 70's) and heard a little noise which eventually went away altogether. Will try it on a cooler day.Joe, BCA 33493 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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