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Melting Slicks
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From: Green Valley Arizona
Remove the tack / speedo unit from dash. This exposes the end of the speedo cable....apply drops of light weight oil and let it run down inside the cable sheath. Going to take several hours for the oil to flow inside....take your time.
Burning Brakes
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From: Middleburg Florida
Le Mans Master
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From: columbia city in
they make lubes for speedo cables .i use white lithium grease.http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette?frame=4.1170
Last edited by terry82; Aug 22, 2010 at 10:38 AM.
Former Vendor
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From: Jeffersonville Indiana 812-288-7103
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You guys might want to take a loot at this about speedo cable lubricant. (s)
While they can and often do solve your bounce problems the residual long term effects are negative.
http://willcoxcorvette.com/repairand...lp.php?hID=283
As one that rebuilds Speedo's and Tachometers, I've seen the results first hand! The cable is reverse wound and it will pull the grease in to the head! Once the grease begins to accumulate it will also attract dirt and dust and eat away at the first worm and magnet bushing.
Willcox Inc.
While they can and often do solve your bounce problems the residual long term effects are negative.
http://willcoxcorvette.com/repairand...lp.php?hID=283
As one that rebuilds Speedo's and Tachometers, I've seen the results first hand! The cable is reverse wound and it will pull the grease in to the head! Once the grease begins to accumulate it will also attract dirt and dust and eat away at the first worm and magnet bushing.
Willcox Inc.
Last edited by Willcox Corvette; Aug 22, 2010 at 11:36 AM.
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From: Groton MA
If you are going to the trouble of mucking around under the dash getting the cable disconnected from the speedo, just replace it. They aren't expensive and the most difficult part of the replacement is getting at the back of the speedometer. I tried lubing mine and it lasted a couple of months before it started bouncing again. I wound up replacing it and wishing I had just done that in the first place.
