<VV> Speedometer cable lube in cold weather

[A Muzi]

For people who like electronics, I suppose.

The actual problem is not the annoying noise and bouncy 
needle, it's that the needle bounce indicates the cable is 
binding, flexing, trying to commit suicide which they will 
do after those  symptoms in short order.

Andrew Muzi
am at yellowjersey.org
Open every day since 1 April, 1971

On 1/24/2026 6:08 AM, N2VZD TIM wrote:
> Yes a good lube needed , but most times real issue is the 
> main frame bushing wear. We used a silicone based lube 
> .There was a factory procedure for repairing that. A 
> ticklish job  using a special fixture  and tools . I went 
> to GM school in 67 for Speedos , tachometers , and Cruise 
> controls. I think I still have a complete setup upstairs 
> in my shop. I used to enjoy that kind of work , but no 
> more.   I guess todays permanent  fix is to convert to 
> electronic?.
>
> On Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 06:31:42 AM EST, Byron 
> LaMotte via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:
>
>
> I would move to someplace warmer.
>
> On Fri, Jan 23, 2026 at 2:57 PM A Muzi via VirtualVairs <
> virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:
>
> > Today I can report that DuPont Extreme Fluoro PTFE
> > (expensive, but we have it for a specific stainless coupler
> > system) applied  a few weeks ago works well at -19F:
> >
> > http://www.yellowjersey.org/photosfromthepast/260123.jpg
> >
> > No noise, needle doesn't flutter.  Much better than GM
> > recommended lithium grease or 90 gear oil.
> >
> >
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