Speedometer cable

MrClean · 10-11-2001, 06:53 AM

My cable makes noise while driving. I have the speedo out to get upgraded, can I lube the cable and how?

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86 GT - BBK Equal shorties, BBK H-pipe, Flowmasters, 70mm Tb, BBK cold air intake. Automatic.3.73's 96k miles.

302 LX Eric · 10-11-2001, 08:56 AM

From what I've heard, you can lube the speedo cable - with what, I don't know. You may want to check with your local Ford dealer on what type of grease/lube to use.

Does your speedo bounce around? Mine does sometimes - I think after 11 years the grease starts to dry up maybe?

A whole new speedo cable from Ford will set you back only $44.

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1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 38,000 miles

13.17 @ 106.14 mph w/ 2.138 60'

MrClean · 10-11-2001, 09:07 AM

It just makes a nosie like it is dry. The speedo works fine. I just don't know how to lube it. $44 is not too bad. I need a new tranny speedo drive gear too, I just installed 3.73's. Maybe I will replace it.
Thanks

jimberg · 10-11-2001, 12:54 PM

I recently replaced my speedometer cable for this very problem. It still bounces but doesn't make that noise. I think it may actually be the speedometer itself.

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351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

10-11-2001, 06:53 AM	#1
MrClean Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Saratoga Springs Posts: 30	Speedometer cable My cable makes noise while driving. I have the speedo out to get upgraded, can I lube the cable and how? ------------------ 86 GT - BBK Equal shorties, BBK H-pipe, Flowmasters, 70mm Tb, BBK cold air intake. Automatic.3.73's 96k miles.

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10-11-2001, 08:56 AM	#2
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	From what I've heard, you can lube the speedo cable - with what, I don't know. You may want to check with your local Ford dealer on what type of grease/lube to use. Does your speedo bounce around? Mine does sometimes - I think after 11 years the grease starts to dry up maybe? A whole new speedo cable from Ford will set you back only $44. E ------------------ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 38,000 miles 13.17 @ 106.14 mph w/ 2.138 60'

10-11-2001, 09:07 AM	#3
MrClean Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Saratoga Springs Posts: 30	It just makes a nosie like it is dry. The speedo works fine. I just don't know how to lube it. $44 is not too bad. I need a new tranny speedo drive gear too, I just installed 3.73's. Maybe I will replace it. Thanks

10-11-2001, 12:54 PM	#4
jimberg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Rogers, MN Posts: 2,089	I recently replaced my speedometer cable for this very problem. It still bounces but doesn't make that noise. I think it may actually be the speedometer itself. ------------------ 351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible