Are you supposed to lube the speedometer cable?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Truckstr · 01-26-2004, 10:37 AM

If so, with what? Oil? White lithium grease?

I put in a new one and the thing squeals a little.

Help! Thanks in advance!

**Stocker** · 01-26-2004, 10:44 AM

I have used white lithium grease on mine, but it's been pointed out that it may be too heavy, especially in colder weather. Graphite powder should be the right stuff.

kamkam1 · 01-26-2004, 10:47 AM

word

Truckstr · 01-26-2004, 11:11 AM

Stocker, do you take the cable out and spread the graphite on it? Thanks.

zenish · 01-26-2004, 09:42 PM

i bought some stuff called "cable ease" for mine.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 01-26-2004, 09:54 PM

I used a graphite lube from shuck's on mine seem's to work really well,sorry I can't remember the name of it..

lukecp · 01-26-2004, 09:57 PM

How exactly do you lube the cable (some step-by-step insturctions would be great).

Mine is clattering and chatting away and sounds like crap. Plus it keeps falling off the back of my speedometer (slip-on connetion, which i am told never came in these trucks but mine has it). It may be the speedometer itself though, the odometer is fubar.

Blue Beard · 01-26-2004, 10:08 PM

I've seen some break from not being lubed....

BobS · 01-26-2004, 10:48 PM

I've always taken mine out to lube them. I use liquid graphite, it has graphite powder suspended in some sort of solvent. I've never felt comfortable just shooting it down the housing, you'd think some of the solvent would make it into the transmission eventually.

Bob

Blue Beard · 01-26-2004, 10:57 PM

I use the liquid graphite on locks.....

When its dry it leaves a dry lubricate on the parts.......

*rage'nrat638* · 01-26-2004, 11:07 PM

HAS TO BE PULLED OUT FROM THE DASH SIDE.....
remove dash bezal and remove speedo cable from dash pull out inner cable.....luber up with the lube of your choice and slide back in....i had the take it loose at the tranny to get it setted again...
HAPPY SPEEDOING

Martin64 · 01-26-2004, 11:27 PM

I gave mine a good shot of chain lube.

**Stocker** · 01-27-2004, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by rage'nrat638
HAS TO BE PULLED OUT FROM THE DASH SIDE.....
remove dash bezal and remove speedo cable from dash pull out inner cable.....luber up with the lube of your choice and slide back in....i had the take it loose at the tranny to get it setted again...

Thanks - I just got back on the board - I knew I pulled the cable out, but it's been so long since I lubed it, I forgot which way it came out!

Longhorn Man · 01-27-2004, 01:24 AM

yellow72custom, I think the 72 trucks came with the cable that has the white plastic clip on retainer. I know I have come across it in the past.

01-26-2004, 10:37 AM	#1
Truckstr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Lebanon, Tennessee Posts: 1,372	Are you supposed to lube the speedometer cable?? If so, with what? Oil? White lithium grease? I put in a new one and the thing squeals a little. Help! Thanks in advance! __________________ Jeff '67 short Fleet; my ongoing project. '66 long Fleet; my original "baby." Live life or bust trying.

01-26-2004, 10:44 AM	#2
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,732	I have used white lithium grease on mine, but it's been pointed out that it may be too heavy, especially in colder weather. Graphite powder should be the right stuff. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

01-26-2004, 10:47 AM	#3
kamkam1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: southeast missouri Posts: 74	speedo word __________________ Kirk Myers 68 chevy swb owned since 87, under the knife 71 skylark 9.20's @ 76mph 1/8 mile

01-26-2004, 11:11 AM	#4
Truckstr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Lebanon, Tennessee Posts: 1,372	Stocker, do you take the cable out and spread the graphite on it? Thanks. __________________ Jeff '67 short Fleet; my ongoing project. '66 long Fleet; my original "baby." Live life or bust trying.

01-26-2004, 09:54 PM	#6
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	I used a graphite lube from shuck's on mine seem's to work really well,sorry I can't remember the name of it.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

01-26-2004, 09:42 PM	#5
zenish Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: stallings,nc Posts: 401	i bought some stuff called "cable ease" for mine.

01-26-2004, 09:57 PM	#7
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	How exactly do you lube the cable (some step-by-step insturctions would be great). Mine is clattering and chatting away and sounds like crap. Plus it keeps falling off the back of my speedometer (slip-on connetion, which i am told never came in these trucks but mine has it). It may be the speedometer itself though, the odometer is fubar. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

01-26-2004, 10:08 PM	#8
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	I've seen some break from not being lubed.... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

01-26-2004, 10:48 PM	#9
BobS Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: West Central Minnesota Posts: 568	I've always taken mine out to lube them. I use liquid graphite, it has graphite powder suspended in some sort of solvent. I've never felt comfortable just shooting it down the housing, you'd think some of the solvent would make it into the transmission eventually. Bob __________________ V-6....only GMC Trucks have it! 62 GMC W5000 NAPCO-V6 65 GMC 2500 NAPCO Panel-V6 66 GMC 1000-V6 66 GMC 1500-V6 67 GMC K1500-SBC (originally a KM-V6) 68 GMC C1500-V6 68 GMC C1500-V6 68 GMC Suburban C2500 70 Chevy K20-SBC 71 Chevy C30 Longhorn-SBC 72 GMC Suburban C1500-BBC 72 Chevy C10-SBC 72 GMC C5500-ToroFlow Diesel

01-26-2004, 10:57 PM	#10
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	I use the liquid graphite on locks..... When its dry it leaves a dry lubricate on the parts....... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

01-26-2004, 11:07 PM	#11
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	HAS TO BE PULLED OUT FROM THE DASH SIDE..... remove dash bezal and remove speedo cable from dash pull out inner cable.....luber up with the lube of your choice and slide back in....i had the take it loose at the tranny to get it setted again... HAPPY SPEEDOING

01-26-2004, 11:27 PM	#12
Martin64 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Yuma, Az Posts: 477	I gave mine a good shot of chain lube. __________________ Martin Gibson USAF Retired 1964(-ish) C10

01-27-2004, 01:24 AM	#14
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	yellow72custom, I think the 72 trucks came with the cable that has the white plastic clip on retainer. I know I have come across it in the past.

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