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Dec 6, 2004 | 12:59 PM

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Speedo cable question

I have a brand new one. Do they come pre-lubed or do I need to do it before installation? If I have to do it, what is the correct procedure? Thanks.

Dec 6, 2004 | 02:42 PM

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The new ones I bought were already greased. You don't want to over grease them and have it work it's way up to the speedo head.
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Dec 6, 2004 | 05:50 PM

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The new ones I bought were already greased. You don't want to over grease them and have it work it's way up to the speedo head.
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Dec 6, 2004 | 08:14 PM

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there was'nt a heck of a lot of lube when i checked,before installing mine last mth. i got a tube of cable lube and ran some inside ,,------------------

Dec 6, 2004 | 10:04 PM

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there was'nt a heck of a lot of lube when i checked,before installing mine last mth. i got a tube of cable lube and ran some inside

Ok, did you use a drill to turn the cable? I am guessing that is the only way to work the lube into the entire cable. I just looked at the cable again and it has no lube in it. I "won" it on ebay. I will be heading to the parts store tomorrow to get me some of that graphite lube. Oh, I posted the same question on chevytalk.org and was told to get graphite lube, not oil-type lube. Also, the guy said to make sure and be very careful with that lube, cause it gets all over things if you aren't careful. Thanks for the replies.

Dec 6, 2004 | 11:26 PM

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thats exactly what kind i used. i took the two halves apart, and put a thin coat on the inners then reassembled, put in in the speedo first. then i turned it with my dwalt battery drill, making sure that the needle moved(seated) then i stuck the other end in the tranny

Dec 7, 2004 | 12:45 AM

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Right, I just pulled out the cable part and it is dry, so most definitely it will be lubed, maybe tomorrow, weather permitting. I don't have an enclosed garage. Thanks for the tip.

Dec 7, 2004 | 12:49 AM

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What Vette do you own now and how come I'm so far behind!!!

i bought the 90 degree angle for the distributer and it already has the zirc fitting and even with new cable I pre-lubed it and 2500miles so far so good.

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