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Old 09-05-2009, 02:05 PM
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Default Best lubricant for speedo cable?

I searched previous post as it relates to lubricating my new speedo cable. I found conflicting advice... some liked grease and others said do not use grease as it may foul the actual speedometer. Other options include dry graphite powder. I also found a dry aerosol lubricant spray by Elmers. I want to only have to do this once, so what is the best choice?

Also, I pulled the inner cable out to lubricate it. I was not paying much attention when I did this. On one end of the inner cable there is a retaining nut. The other end does not have this. Which end does the nut go on... the speedo itself or the tranny?

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Old 09-05-2009, 05:19 PM
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The plastic end goes to the speedometer and the squared steel end goes into the transmission fitting for the speeedo gear(s).

As for lubrication. I use a very light oil. have never had a problem with using it and does not effect the speedometer function.
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Old 09-05-2009, 05:24 PM
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Graphite was the factory lube in the past dont know about now,it what i always used..

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