[Roadsters] tachometer

[Gary and Cindy Ault]

I'd recommend a light grease -- like Siloo white lube -- if you use grease. 
Tach and speedometer cables shouldn't require more than a graphite-based 
cable lube, though.

Pull the cable from the car to lubricate it if you use a lube with a liquid 
base.  I can tell you that the cable will come out of the sheath, something 
I learned when I pulled the engine from my '67-1/2 2000 last summer -- and 
remembered to disconnect everything else.  (The tach cable appears to be 
none the worse for the incident.)

Gary
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Graeme" <graemes at internode.on.net>
To: "'Dewey Hahlbohm'" <hahlbohmd at earthlink.net>; "'Gordon Glasgow'" 
<gsglasgow at comcast.net>; "'Bill Schairer'" <wschaibe at ucsd.edu>; "'Datsun 
Roadster'" <Datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, January 01, 2010 7:39 PM
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] tachometer


> Use grease.
>
> "Service Information
>
> The following hints on installation are important:
>
>    * Cable routing should be smooth. Minimum radius should be 6".
>    * Ensure that sharp bends and kinks are avoided, especially at
> supporting clips.
>    * Ensure that connecting nuts are securely tightened by hand (not
> spanner or pliers).
>    * Cables should be lubricated every 10,000 kilometers. Withdraw inner
> cable and smear lightly with Shell Alvania 2 or equivalent.
>    * Avoid excess grease and do not use oil.
>      The performance of a speedometer and the service life of the
> speedomoter cable depends on correct installation and maintenance."
> Reference: -
> http://www.fdrive.com.au/products/02/speedometer.php
>
> What would you recommend for lubrication, Silicone or Graphite?  Dewey
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