1954 speedo cabe lubrication?
Im reusing an older cable and it appers to be ok. Is it advisible to libricate it with lithium grease before using? Seems like it would. What do you guys do if anything.
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Re: 1954 speedo cabe lubrication?
Guy, I would say yes to white lithium grease. this is what we used at the dealership when I was a tech. make sure to wipe the cable clean.New England chapter member, 63 Convert. 327/340- Chapter/Regional/national Top Flight, 72 coupe- chapter and regional Top Flight. -
Re: 1954 speedo cabe lubrication?
ive had good luck with both wheel bearing grease and cablelube.Comment
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Re: 1954 speedo cabe lubrication?
AC makes a special grease for this application. It is called General Purpose Lubricant #ST-800 but often just called cablelube. It comes in a tube and would be available from your Chevy dealer.
On the tube is says:
"Speedometer cables require a special lubricant, one that will withstand sub-zero and tropical temperatures and will resist rust and corrosion. ST-800 lubricant is especially suitable for temperatures ranging from -50 F to 210F."
In my experience a regular grease would be too stiff in cold weather and might run out in hot weather. I once used a graphite grease on the cable for my FI high pressure fuel pump and it turned pretty sticky in a few years.Last edited by Troy P.; February 5, 2013, 01:30 PM.Comment
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Re: 1954 speedo cabe lubrication?
I just ran into the directions from AC for lubricating the speedo cables using the ST-800 lubricant I discussed above. Here you go:
"Only use AC type ST-800 lubricant. Other lubricants will work up the cable, into the speedometer head and make it inoperative.
1. The cable should be lubricated ONLY along the lower 2/3 of its length. Place one inch of lubricant in the palm of your hand. (It comes in a squirt tube.)
2. Feed the cable into the casing through the lubricant in your hand until the lower 2/3 of the cable is lubricated.
Note: The cable operation will lubricate the upper 1/3 of the cable. Excessive lubrication forces grease into the speedometer head and stops operation of the speed cup."Comment
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Re: 1954 speedo cabe lubrication?
Thats some super info Troy, I was just getting ready to use something I otherwise shouldnt. Ill go to the dealer to see if they have this lube. This is why this forum works as everyone learns from it. Thanks for your time.Comment
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Re: 1954 speedo cabe lubrication?
Once you get a tube it will last you a lifetime.Comment
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