fmfarrisjr Posted July 4, 2018 Report Share Posted July 4, 2018 I would like to lubricate the speedometer cable in my D-24. Before I start, are there pitfalls I should be aware of? Will the cable slide out of it's exterior shield and is this cable easy to reinsert into the transmission end? I have a tube of graphite based oil that is intended for this application. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobT-47P15 Posted July 4, 2018 Report Share Posted July 4, 2018 The graphite stuff is appropriate for the speedo cable. Far as I know, the cable should pull out from the speedometer connection end pretty easily unless it is somehow damaged or badly worn and frayed. There is a square piece on each end of the cable to fit into the transmission and speedo head. When reinserting into the trans, you should be able to rotate the cable gently and probably tell when it returns to its seatedf position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busycoupe Posted July 4, 2018 Report Share Posted July 4, 2018 I have not lubed my speedo cable, but it looks like it would be a straightforward process. When I bought my car the speedometer needle jumped plus or minus 20 mph. A few drops of oil in the speedometer head cured it. There is an oil tube behind the center of the speedometer. A “ Zoomspout” Oiler makes it easy to get oil into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soth122003 Posted July 4, 2018 Report Share Posted July 4, 2018 To Lube the cable you should be able to reach under the dash and disconnect the cable from the speedo. Then just pull it down and pull the cable out of it's sheath. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted July 4, 2018 Report Share Posted July 4, 2018 The cable does come out from the speedo end. Cover your rug, mats ,and seats as it can be a dirty job. Easy but be care full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmfarrisjr Posted July 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2018 Thanks all for your comments. I assumed it would pull out of the speedometer end. I was concerned about getting it back into the transmission. As long as there is a square end - the same as the speedometer end - it should be an easy job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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