speedo shakes
#11
It is always a questions what to lube the speed cable with (the whole spring cable inside the casing). I have never found where you can buy speedo cable lube like the stuff that comes with some cable packages. I have never heard the ATF thing. Some lubes I have heard used are lithium grease, 3-in-1 oil, graphite, and gun oil. I have never tried any of these. The stuff I have used (speedo lube included in some kits) is a very light weight grease that stays in place better than oil. I wish I knew where you could buy it because it works well.
Some other things besides cable lube that can cause shaking are tight bends, melted or damaged casing, and speedo gauge. I personally have melt many a speedo cable on header tubes .
Some other things besides cable lube that can cause shaking are tight bends, melted or damaged casing, and speedo gauge. I personally have melt many a speedo cable on header tubes .
#12
Well I took the plunge and bought the new cable and some lube. It really did not fix the situation under 40mph. Over 40 it made a big difference. I guess its the vibration of the engine? It was fun getting back under the car again so it all worked out. Thanks again guys
#13
The die-electric won't gum up. It stays the same. It was a trick I picked up in a dealership and I've done a ton of cars with it. Old Buicks had the swinging speedo and were notorious for bouncing. This was about a 99% cure. The 1% were cables and speedo replacements. I still have a tube in my toolbox. It's an orange tube from Napa probably 20 years old.
#14
Mine used to be really bad and when it was cold it would whip around and actually scratched the gauge face.
I have rebuilt the entire gauge cluster and new speedo cable etc. Mine still bobbles a little bit at low speed like less than 15-20. Is that normal?
I have rebuilt the entire gauge cluster and new speedo cable etc. Mine still bobbles a little bit at low speed like less than 15-20. Is that normal?
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