Hi,

Just got a new speedometer cable from Phil. The One on my 82 would whine loudly in the cold and is very bend-conscious for how well it works.

Got the new one, and have speedometer-specific cable lube. Do I lube the new one or just assume it is corect from the factory? Thebag doesn't instruct....

Thanks!

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Current Diesels:
1981 240D (73K)
1982 300CD (169k)
1985 190D (169k)
1991 350SD (113k)
1991 350SD (206k)
1991 300D (228k)
1993 300SD (291k)
1993 300D 2.5T (338k)
1996 Dodge Ram CTD (442k)
1996 Dodge Ram CTD (265k)

Past Diesels:
1983 300D (228K)
1985 300D (233K)

Stick it in and use it. the cable doesn`t slide out of the sheath, they are a sealed unit.

I have pulled several from PNP for spares, and replaced the one in the 85 a couple times. don`t remember any of them coming apart.

Charlie

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2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

I know it doesn't come apart - there is some pullout/play in the cable. It is possible to pull out the shaft maybe 1/4-1/2", put lube on, then slide it back in. Do this a few times and the lube creeps into the sheath...

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Current Diesels:
1981 240D (73K)
1982 300CD (169k)
1985 190D (169k)
1991 350SD (113k)
1991 350SD (206k)
1991 300D (228k)
1993 300SD (291k)
1993 300D 2.5T (338k)
1996 Dodge Ram CTD (442k)
1996 Dodge Ram CTD (265k)

Past Diesels:
1983 300D (228K)
1985 300D (233K)

I got my new cable from Phil last year.

You do not need to lube the cable. BUT, it does "say in the instructions" to grease the ends of the cable. I used just a tad of that SuperLube clear synthetic grease.

I have had no issues or problems with it.

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AJ

1985 300D (SOLD)

I put no lube on my 240D speedo cable when I installed it in 2005. Still works quietly.

If you do want to lube it I've had luck holding one end higher than the other they spraying in a little lube, then twist the cable a bunch. Do it a few times. This will work it down the cable.

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