Interlock cable lubicant

[Jeffrey S.]

What would be the best lubricant for a sticky transmission/steering column interlock cable? After re-assembly to my '69, it was very hard to push through and I removed it again and got it free using Kroil but thought I would use a needle injector and shoot some other thin oil down the shaft. What do you recommend?
Thanks
Jeff

[Edward J.]

Re: Interlock cable lubicant

Jeff I would unhook the cable at both ends and see if that is the problem, I have seen the mechanism at the steering column binding, which once the cable is off you might be able to spray some WD40 to free up and then lube up everything that moves.

[Dick W.]

Re: Interlock cable lubicant

I have soaked the cable in Marvel Mystery Oil, old product but still has many uses in and on modern cars.

[Jeffrey S.]

Re: Interlock cable lubicant

Thanks for you responses. I think I will try to "inject" clock oil into the cable with a needle oiler. I think this very thin oil will get down the shaft and be less likely to gum up or collect dirt. Any more thoughts?
Jeff