[TR] New Tach & Speedo Cables-TR3 - lubrication

[tom white]

I bought a tube of cable lube at my LFAPS that is graphite based.  I think it
is made by Locktite.  I actually inject the lube into cable housings using an
old syringe and needle.  It works well.

Best regards,
Tom

> From: tr3driver at ca.rr.com
> To: triumphs at autox.team.net
> Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:32:05 -0700
> Subject: Re: [TR] New Tach & Speedo Cables-TR3 - lubrication
>
> > As a compromise, how about using a moly grease with graphite ( i.e..
> > engine prelube ) ?
>
> As I understand it, Assembly Lube is a relatively short-lived grease, so
> possibly not suitable in situations that call for long-term lubrication.
>
> But I have always used a thin coating of wheel bearing grease with moly;
and
> have never had a speedo or tach cable fail without some other obvious cause
> for the failure.  TS39781LO got a new speedo cable because the old one had
> rubbed and abraded through the outer jacket, leading to rusting of the
outer
> metal housing (but still worked).  And AFAIK is still wearing it's original
> tach cable.
>
> Admittedly I don't normally drive my TRs in below freezing temperatures.
> But I have done so, and the speedo and tach operation didn't seem any worse
> than normal.  Any extra jitter of the needles was more likely due to the
> driver shivering!
> <G>
>
> Doesn't prove anything, and I'm not saying anything else is wrong.  Just
> adding another anecdote to the collection.  YMMV
>
> Randall
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