[Healeys] Speedo Lubrication - was Throttle linkage lubrication

[RON FINE]

I was just told by Foreign Speedo to never use graphic lube on the cable or near the speedo. Gunks up the works. 
Ron

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> On Aug 30, 2020, at 2:07 PM, alfuller194--- via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
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> Speaking of graphite – is that what people are using on speedo cables these days? Good results? Bad?
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> All the best,
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> Al Fuller
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> From: Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of jim via Healeys
> Sent: Saturday, August 29, 2020 12:34 PM
> To: healeys at autox.team.net; Kees Oudesluijs <coudesluijs at chello.nl>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Throttle linkage lubrication
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> Something like this?
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> On Saturday, 29 August 2020, 06:33:52 GMT-7, Kees Oudesluijs via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
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> Well, you can have a joint with dry grit/dust or with oiled grit/dust. I would still go for the latter. Perhaps if you use a spray like WD40 you may rinse the joint clean and lubricate at the same time. Problem is: WD40 lubricant does not last very long.
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> Kees Oudesluijs
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> Op 29-8-2020 om 14:58 schreef warthodson--- via Healeys:
> I have only received 3 replies & all 3 recommend some form of lubrication. I am somewhat surprised. I anticipated a split (50/50) decision. Considering the dirty, dusty, gritty environment that the unsealed linkage ball & sockets operate in, I thought some would suggest the it is better to not have any lubricant that would trap & hold the abrasive particles.
> Does anyone agree with this?
> Gary Hodson 
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> From: Kees Oudesluijs via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
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> A drop of oil  now and then is a good idea on any car bar when  ball sockets are nylon/plastic.
> Kees Oudesluijs
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> Op 29-8-2020 om 03:41 schreef Bob Spidell:
> A little lube never hurts. Wheel bearing grease is the most persistent.
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> On 8/28/2020 11:01 AM, warthodson--- via Healeys wrote:
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