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| Jamie |
 Apr 8 2025, 07:54 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,102 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Georgetown,KY Member No.: 2,939 Region Association: South East States 
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....on a 73 teener speedometer cable? My speedo quit working last fall on the way home from Okteenerfest , and I'm going to pull it for repairs, and WIAI I'll lube related parts. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
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| SO.O.C914er |
Apr 8 2025, 07:03 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,554 Joined: 18-July 16 From: Mission Viejo Ca Member No.: 20,199 Region Association: Southern California |
Astroglide always one of my favorites! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) They even have one called Curbside just in case you’re on the side of the road and need some lubricant! Sorry had ta do it.
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| WFG |
Apr 23 2025, 08:47 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 43 Joined: 6-December 05 From: nashville tenn 37076 Member No.: 5,243 |
Graphite powder has always been recommended to lube speedometer cables
might not be easy to do with the cable being so long William |
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| mate914 |
Apr 24 2025, 05:53 AM
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Matt Group: Members Posts: 844 Joined: 27-February 09 From: Eagles mere, PA Member No.: 10,102 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(SO.O.C914er @ Apr 8 2025, 09:03 PM)  Astroglide always one of my favorites! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) They even have one called Curbside just in case you’re on the side of the road and need some lubricant! Sorry had ta do it. "curbside". Is the new tranny lube, even fights monkey pox. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) |
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| Olympic 914 |
Apr 24 2025, 07:37 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 1,734 Joined: 7-July 11 From: Pittsburgh PA Member No.: 13,287 Region Association: North East States
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I used Kroil on mine. Areokroil is in a spray can
Hung it from the garage ceiling an let it run down the cable. |
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| Jamie |
Apr 24 2025, 07:40 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,102 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Georgetown,KY Member No.: 2,939 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(mate914 @ Apr 24 2025, 03:53 AM) QUOTE(SO.O.C914er @ Apr 8 2025, 09:03 PM) Astroglide always one of my favorites! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) They even have one called Curbside just in case you’re on the side of the road and need some lubricant! Sorry had ta do it. "curbside". Is the new tranny lube, even fights monkey pox. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Some of y'all are helpful, some are not! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) |
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| KELTY360 |
Apr 24 2025, 08:14 AM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,129 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(Jamie @ Apr 24 2025, 06:40 AM) QUOTE(mate914 @ Apr 24 2025, 03:53 AM) QUOTE(SO.O.C914er @ Apr 8 2025, 09:03 PM) Astroglide always one of my favorites! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) They even have one called Curbside just in case you’re on the side of the road and need some lubricant! Sorry had ta do it. "curbside". Is the new tranny lube, even fights monkey pox. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Some of y'all are helpful, some are not! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) The trick is.....being able to tell the difference. |
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| Jamie |
Apr 24 2025, 08:20 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,102 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Georgetown,KY Member No.: 2,939 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(KELTY360 @ Apr 24 2025, 06:14 AM) QUOTE(Jamie @ Apr 24 2025, 06:40 AM) QUOTE(mate914 @ Apr 24 2025, 03:53 AM) QUOTE(SO.O.C914er @ Apr 8 2025, 09:03 PM) Astroglide always one of my favorites! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) They even have one called Curbside just in case you’re on the side of the road and need some lubricant! Sorry had ta do it. "curbside". Is the new tranny lube, even fights monkey pox. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Some of y'all are helpful, some are not! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) The trick is.....being able to tell the difference. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) |
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| rfinegan |
Apr 24 2025, 09:06 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,073 Joined: 8-February 13 From: NC Member No.: 15,499 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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I am going to try to configure my motorcycle clutch/brake cable lube tool to do this job too for the 914 speedo cable...
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| ClayPerrine |
Apr 24 2025, 10:52 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 16,316 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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Years ago I was broke and needed to fix the speedo cable on my 914 before I got a ticket. So I took the speedo cable and made an adapter to hook the speedometer end to a 2L bottle. Made a way to hang it up out of a coat hanger. Then I cut a hole in the bottom and filled it full of liquid B12. Hung it up for a week with a bucket on the transmission end of the cable. After a week I refilled the bottle with motor oil, and let it sit for a week. The cable worked fine after that.
But honestly, that is way too much work for something I can buy relatively inexpensively. It is all about time vs money. Which do you have more of these days? |
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| Jamie |
Apr 24 2025, 10:58 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,102 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Georgetown,KY Member No.: 2,939 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Apr 24 2025, 08:52 AM) Years ago I was broke and needed to fix the speedo cable on my 914 before I got a ticket. So I took the speedo cable and made an adapter to hook the speedometer end to a 2L bottle. Made a way to hang it up out of a coat hanger. Then I cut a hole in the bottom and filled it full of liquid B12. Hung it up for a week with a bucket on the transmission end of the cable. After a week I refilled the bottle with motor oil, and let it sit for a week. The cable worked fine after that. But honestly, that is way too much work for something I can buy relatively inexpensively. It is all about time vs money. Which do you have more of these days? I'm informed that there are tabs located in the tunnel that hold the cable in place, and that fishing a new cable is no fun. Old cable was not jerky when the speedo died, has 58K mi. of use, so I'm hoping to avoid the fishing expedition to install a new cable if it is the drive that is at fault. I've already bought a new cable from 914 Rubber just in case. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif) |
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| mate914 |
Apr 24 2025, 12:42 PM
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Matt Group: Members Posts: 844 Joined: 27-February 09 From: Eagles mere, PA Member No.: 10,102 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(Jamie @ Apr 24 2025, 12:58 PM) QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Apr 24 2025, 08:52 AM) Years ago I was broke and needed to fix the speedo cable on my 914 before I got a ticket. So I took the speedo cable and made an adapter to hook the speedometer end to a 2L bottle. Made a way to hang it up out of a coat hanger. Then I cut a hole in the bottom and filled it full of liquid B12. Hung it up for a week with a bucket on the transmission end of the cable. After a week I refilled the bottle with motor oil, and let it sit for a week. The cable worked fine after that. But honestly, that is way too much work for something I can buy relatively inexpensively. It is all about time vs money. Which do you have more of these days? I'm informed that there are tabs located in the tunnel that hold the cable in place, and that fishing a new cable is no fun. Old cable was not jerky when the speedo died, has 58K mi. of use, so I'm hoping to avoid the fishing expedition to install a new cable if it is the drive that is at fault. I've already bought a new cable from 914 Rubber just in case. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif) If I was doing this job again. I would lube the brand new one up very well, then install it. Take the old one lube it up very well. Save it for back up, unless broken. Matt |
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| mate914 |
Apr 24 2025, 12:44 PM
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Matt Group: Members Posts: 844 Joined: 27-February 09 From: Eagles mere, PA Member No.: 10,102 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(mate914 @ Apr 24 2025, 02:42 PM) QUOTE(Jamie @ Apr 24 2025, 12:58 PM) QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Apr 24 2025, 08:52 AM) Years ago I was broke and needed to fix the speedo cable on my 914 before I got a ticket. So I took the speedo cable and made an adapter to hook the speedometer end to a 2L bottle. Made a way to hang it up out of a coat hanger. Then I cut a hole in the bottom and filled it full of liquid B12. Hung it up for a week with a bucket on the transmission end of the cable. After a week I refilled the bottle with motor oil, and let it sit for a week. The cable worked fine after that. But honestly, that is way too much work for something I can buy relatively inexpensively. It is all about time vs money. Which do you have more of these days? I'm informed that there are tabs located in the tunnel that hold the cable in place, and that fishing a new cable is no fun. Old cable was not jerky when the speedo died, has 58K mi. of use, so I'm hoping to avoid the fishing expedition to install a new cable if it is the drive that is at fault. I've already bought a new cable from 914 Rubber just in case. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif) If I was doing this job again. I would lube the brand new one up very well, then install it. Take the old one lube it up very well. Save it for back up, unless broken. Matt I would also use a liquid lubricant. While holding the new cable straight up and down sprain plenty of lube down the top. Using your drill in reverse to help lubricant run down line. The lubricant I would use is a liquid now, but then turns to a graphite or equivalent. Good luck. |
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| WFG |
Apr 24 2025, 02:22 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 43 Joined: 6-December 05 From: nashville tenn 37076 Member No.: 5,243 |
Jamie you can also use graphite spray lube for locks. You can get it from auto parts house or hardware stores Amazon sells it too may not last as long as the powder
William |
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