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Re: [SV: Speedometer lube]

To: kkj <kkj@privat.utfors.se>, <alpines@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [SV: Speedometer lube]
From: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>
Date: Mon, 02 Jun 2003 11:52:21 -0400
Powdered graphite is the stuff to use-it is sold in parts stores as speedo
cable lubricant.

Jan

kkj <kkj@privat.utfors.se> wrote:
Be careful with oil. It will end up inside the speedometer and it will stop
functioning. 
I use some grease on the cable, let it go inside, rotate, and then I take it
out and try to wipe away everything. What is left is still to much and can
give trouble later on.
What ever you do, use very little!

Kristian J

----- Original Message ----- 
From: lauri lehtinen <lauri.lehtinen@pp.nic.fi>
To: Tim Stiffy <tstiffy@pulsenet.com>; <alpines@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, June 02, 2003 5:39 AM
Subject: Re: Speedometer lube


> Don't lube the speedo itself.
> I used spray vaseline 10 years ago, and that speedo is still grazy.
> 
> Larry
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tim Stiffy" <tstiffy@pulsenet.com>
> To: <alpines@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, June 02, 2003 5:19 AM
> Subject: Speedometer lube
> 
> 
> > I'm ready to install another speedometer to complete my overdrive
> > installation. Before I connect the cable, should I squirt some
lubrication
> > into the cable and if so, what kind?
> >
> > Tim Stiffy

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