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ntqlvr · 05-08-2010, 08:13 AM

Does the cable need any form of internal lube in it? My friend put some heavy oil in the cable, and the internal cable broke right away. I'm thinking it caused a drag enough to break it.
What is proper?

RonC · 05-08-2010, 09:41 AM

the cable should be removed from the housing, wiped clean with a rag and coated with fresh cable lubricant such as Luberplate whit grease:

No. 105 "B" Tube General Purpose Grease:

The original white grease in handy tube. Ideal for locks, latches, hinges, wiper mechanisms, speedometer cables, or anywhere you need a light-bodied, grease type lubricant. Part No. L0034-086.

1930ABONE · 05-08-2010, 10:22 PM

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I lubed mine with NAPA Sil-Glide lubricant.

05-08-2010, 08:13 AM	#1
ntqlvr Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 54	Speedometer cable lubrication Does the cable need any form of internal lube in it? My friend put some heavy oil in the cable, and the internal cable broke right away. I'm thinking it caused a drag enough to break it. What is proper?

05-08-2010, 09:41 AM	#2
RonC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,868	Re: Speedometer cable lubrication the cable should be removed from the housing, wiped clean with a rag and coated with fresh cable lubricant such as Luberplate whit grease: No. 105 "B" Tube General Purpose Grease: The original white grease in handy tube. Ideal for locks, latches, hinges, wiper mechanisms, speedometer cables, or anywhere you need a light-bodied, grease type lubricant. Part No. L0034-086.

05-08-2010, 10:22 PM	#3
1930ABONE Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Feeding Hills, MA Posts: 58	Re: Speedometer cable lubrication Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I lubed mine with NAPA Sil-Glide lubricant.