[Roadsters] tachometer

[Bill Schairer]

Thanks, all.  I'll give lubing a try.  I can say quite confidently that it has
not been lubed according to these guidelines.

Bill
San Diego
On Jan 1, 2010, at 7:22 PM, Gary and Cindy Ault wrote:

> 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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