57 speedometer

[Doug 16070]

Any specific directions for me to grease the cable, advice on pulling cable. Any suggestions would be appreciated.Thank you.
Doug 16070

[homeonprunehill]

Any specific directions for me to grease the cable, advice on pulling cable. Any suggestions would be appreciated.Thank you.
Doug 16070
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10-14-07
DOUG, I tried to send a reply last evening, but the "spell-Check" function eraced the reply eace time I clicked OK at the end of spell-check.
You will need to remove the cable from the speedometer and using a rag, remove the old lube as you remove the cable. Having all of the old lube in a rag, beats having it on the seats or floor. I would use "White-Lube but, run that by the nearest GM parts department.
HTH Good Luck,JIM

[Doug 16070]

Jim,
Thanks for the response. I plan on using the Lithium grease(white).
Doug

[homeonprunehill]

10-16-07
Doug,To continue with my suggession, to remove all of the old lube, Tape a "pipe-cleaner" to the transmission ends of the speedometer cable and insert the pipe cleaner/cable into the speedometer end and push it thru the outer jacket, have a rag on the garage-floor to catch the old grease. You may have to use several pipe cleaners to get it real clean. HTH
Good Luck,JIM

[Doug 16070]

  Jim,
   I got the speedometer fixed.  I disconnected the instrument panel end , cleaned it , sprayed with silicone & greased it it with white lithium. It works just fine now. Thanks for your replies, I appreciate it.Speedometer needle is smooth & quiet.Have a great day, & thanks again.
  Doug 16070