Reinstalling speedometer cable

[Harry L.]

on my 66, how tight should I tighten the cable"s cap on to the speedometer connection? Dutch

[Jim D.]

Re: Reinstalling speedometer cable

Finger tight/snug is all. No tools needed.

[Harry L.]

Re: Reinstalling speedometer cable

I loosened the cable a couple little turns behind the speedometer and guess what? It is fixed. No more screeching sound or no more speedometer needle jumping around. I cannot believe it. It was just to tight. Dutch

[John H.]

Re: Reinstalling speedometer cable

I loosened the cable a couple little turns behind the speedometer and guess what? It is fixed. No more screeching sound or no more speedometer needle jumping around. I cannot believe it. It was just to tight. Dutch

Dutch -

That says that the ferrule crimped on the speedo head end of the cable (which prevents the cable from being removed from the casing from the transmission end) was slightly mis-located, placing an axial load on the first worm and magnet when the cable nut was tightened.

[Bruce B.]

Re: Reinstalling speedometer cable

Dutch,
I got under the dash on my 65 coupe a few weeks ago just to see if I could loosen it to possibly lubricate it.
I got it loose and then had a difficult time getting my hand out.
Had to stop, take a few deep breaths and relax. While doing that I wondered how while laying half in and half out of the car I could get my cell phone out of my right pocket with my left hand. No way.
After relaxing, my hand came out sort of easily....
I'll lubricate it some other time.

[Harry L.]

Re: Reinstalling speedometer cable

Bruce, I am glad you did not have to cut off your hand to get your arm back. I had purchased 12 inch needle nose pliers just for this project. This made it easier. Dutch

[Dale M.]

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Whats the recommended greese to use on the speedometer and the tach cables?

[Harry L.]

Re: Reinstalling speedometer cable

Kable Ease. White Lithium Grease, powdered graphite lubricant

[Bruce B.]

Re: Reinstalling speedometer cable

Dale,
I like white lithium grease and I have heard that vaseline works well.

[Dale M.]

Re: Reinstalling speedometer cable

Same herre, I just wanted to confirm. I am replacing my Speedometer cable, it was routed incorrectly and got the outside insullation cut. Thanks