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Duff 
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 Topic: Speedometer cable noisePosted: 28-April-2014 at 1:30AM |
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I'm getting a speedo cable 'gear-like' noise and a bouncey needle at around 30mph in my '73 Gran Torino. I think a shot of white lithium grease would do the trick but I can't seem to get the cable off of the back of the gauge.
How does that cable clip work? I can get my hand & fingers on it but can't find the trick to get it to release -- and I'm very reluctant to put to much force on it. Anyone have experience doing this without pulling the dashpad and cluster out? Thanks!!
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Robbdtme
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Posted: 28-April-2014 at 4:49AM |
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White lithium grease gets dried out and crusty in about a year, I Used slick 50. If I recall the speedo clip has to be pushed towards the speedo first then remove the cable, But don't quote me on that, I ruined 2 of them already removing them.
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Posted: 28-April-2014 at 7:55AM |
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Also check the speedo gear that gets inserted into the transmission. If the plastic gear(s) are worn(drive and/or driven gears), the speedo needle will jump like you described. Good luck, Todd
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