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AMS_Dizz
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 Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2025 10:34 am Post subject: Speedo Oil/lubrication |
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I am refurbishing my speedometer and was wondering what type of oil or lubricant to use for the gears, under the magnet, and on the shaft.
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jinx758
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| Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2025 11:25 am Post subject: Re: Speedo Oil/lubrication |
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My speedometer needle used to bounce.
I tried white lithium grease in a spray but it did not last.
Car club member had me try garage door/spring lube. NOT the crud from Homo Depot - his BIL got it off an actual overhead door repair person's work truck.
It's been 4+yrs now & hasn't bounced once.
Applied generously for sure.
Not too sure about "plastic" gears but have read it should be taken apart, cleaned, & then lubed.
Tons of videos AND threads on speedometer rehabs.
Good luck ... stay safe
jinx
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AMS_Dizz
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| Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2025 1:58 pm Post subject: Re: Speedo Oil/lubrication |
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jinx758
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| Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2025 3:03 pm Post subject: Re: Speedo Oil/lubrication |
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It was a medium green aerosol can, white label.
Probly from their supply house. Only for inside of cable, gears require some type of grease but I don't know what is correct.
Good luck ... stay safe
jinx
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My Craigslist rescued 100 footer :
1971 Standard Bug
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034 distributor
38mm EGAS Carburetor |
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