Speedo Cable Cure

[cv70chall]

Hello everyone,

My speedo cable started making jittering noises and you can also see the needle jumping a bit. Can I re-lubricate the cable? I would prefer that to replacing it if I don't have to.

Thoughts?

 

[Ricks72Chlgr440]

Hello everyone,

My speedo cable started making jittering noises and you can also see the needle jumping a bit. Can I re-lubricate the cable? I would prefer that to replacing it if I don't have to.

Thoughts?

Sometimes lubing the cable works, but often it does not. I prefer to replace the cable as an assembly instead of pulling the core, cleaning, and then lubing. The cost is not bad, and I got mine from Rick Ehrenberg and it fit great. To each his own.

for Mopar A/B/C/E-Body 1968-'75 Speedometer Cable Plymouth Dodge Chrysler | eBay

(Lube before use (instructions included). - no other years ) Mopar B-Body, also A, E and C-body cars - all the cars with thesnap-on fitting at the speedo end. MoPar to ya! OEM BLACK, for all 1968-'75 Chrysler-built passenger cars (ONLY).

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[Chryco Psycho]

Why not try lube , I would use silicone brake grease as the first option .

 

[Adam]

Years ago I bought one for only $12. So I just checked to see how much they have gone up…. It’s outrageous; now $12.47.

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[Steve340]

Try lubricating the inner cable first. You have nothing to lose.

 

[sixpactogo]

Ehrenberg has this tip in Mopar Action a while back. A factory service bulletin fix. Maybe it will help.

 

[Xcudame]

Silicone grease is quick, cheap and easy before replacement of the cable. The rubber heat shrink tubing will probably work, but you're well past the most difficult part of replacement at that point!