specialfinds 10 Report post Posted August 5, 2012 (edited) Finally got car going after complete resto,but find my speedo bouncing up and down instead of smooth up and down as i speed up or slow down.I can still tell how fast i'm going if i'm doing fifty it won't bounce higher just doesn't want to stay still and it's not from bouncing around our bad roads.THANKS Just to edit,it is a complete new speedo cable. Edited August 5, 2012 by specialfinds Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmlay 80 Report post Posted August 5, 2012 Cable is in a bind, bent or needs lubricated. I would pull the cable & check for damage & check to see that the cable is not kinked when installed. Powdered graphite works well to lube. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LindenBruce 27 Report post Posted August 5, 2012 I agree, the cable is binding. Unfortunately, you will need to disconnect it behind the speedometer to get the cable out to clean it up and lubricate it. almost all cable assemblies use a light weight wet grease to provide lubrication. So, if you want to use dry graphite you will need to clean the grease out of the housing. I would use a light weight white lithium or poly graphite grease and reinstall the cable. There used to be a tool you could screw onto the transmission end of the cable assembly and using a grease gun push grease UP into the housing to lubricate it. But I haven't seen one on a store shelf in a long time. Hope that helps, Bruce Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxum96 32 Report post Posted August 6, 2012 There is specific grease out there that is designed for use on speedo cables. I think it's still sold in the auto parts stores. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rawlinss 14 Report post Posted August 6, 2012 :scared: Yes, Don't want your speedo bouncing up and down.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
