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Bill Goddard · 09-25-2018, 10:39 AM

I have a buzzing sound I think is coming from my speedometer cable in the armored housing. Any thoughts about a cure for this?

Bob C · 09-25-2018, 10:40 AM

Lubrication

Chris Haynes · 09-25-2018, 10:45 AM

Where do you get a mechanically driven tach? What drives it?

Bill Goddard · 09-25-2018, 11:09 AM

I miss typed, should be speedometer cable.

chap52 · 09-25-2018, 11:25 AM

Use graphite lube.

CarlG · 09-25-2018, 01:21 PM

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If lubricating the cable doesn't cure it, most likely it is in the speedometer itself.

Bill Goddard · 09-25-2018, 09:06 PM

If it is the speedometer what is the most likely problem?

1931 flamingo · 09-26-2018, 12:04 PM

Dried grease usually.
Paul in CT

09-25-2018, 10:39 AM	#1
Bill Goddard Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Shrewsbury,Pa Posts: 513	Noisey tachometer cable I have a buzzing sound I think is coming from my speedometer cable in the armored housing. Any thoughts about a cure for this? Last edited by Bill Goddard; 09-25-2018 at 11:10 AM. Reason: typo--change tach to speedometer

09-25-2018, 10:40 AM	#2
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,750	Re: Noisey tachometer cable Lubrication

09-25-2018, 10:45 AM	#3
Chris Haynes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camarillo, CA and Pine Grove, CA Posts: 2,832	Re: Noisey tachometer cable Where do you get a mechanically driven tach? What drives it? __________________ 1921 Runabout 1930 Tudor Early 1930 AA Speed costs money. How fast do you want to go?

09-25-2018, 11:09 AM	#4
Bill Goddard Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Shrewsbury,Pa Posts: 513	Re: Noisey tachometer cable I miss typed, should be speedometer cable.

09-25-2018, 11:25 AM	#5
chap52 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Marana Arizona Posts: 1,776	Re: Noisey tachometer cable Use graphite lube.

09-25-2018, 01:21 PM	#6
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Noisey tachometer cable Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If lubricating the cable doesn't cure it, most likely it is in the speedometer itself. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

09-25-2018, 09:06 PM	#7
Bill Goddard Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Shrewsbury,Pa Posts: 513	Re: Noisey tachometer cable If it is the speedometer what is the most likely problem?

09-26-2018, 12:04 PM	#8
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: Noisey tachometer cable Dried grease usually. Paul in CT