>From the feedback, I'll lubricate with graphite while I order a new one.
That may buy me some time.
Thanks.
Dan Parrott
Savannah, Ga
-----Original Message-----
From: Jeff Scarbrough [mailto:fishplate@charter.net]
Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 6:45 PM
To: Daniel Parrott; nass@yahoogroups.com
Cc: spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Speedo question
At 04:40 PM 1/17/2005, Daniel Parrott wrote:
>I've noticed a rhythmic scraping noise from my speedo cable, especially as
I
>slow down. Can I buy a little time by just adding some gear oil to the
>upper end of the speedo cable, or should I just go ahead and order one?
I'd try graphite powder (for locks) before I'd try oil...
FWIW, I've been driving my old Volvo for so long that when the speedo went
wonky, I found I didn't need it so muh since I could guess within about
3mph what my actual speed was...
Jeff Scarbrough
Athens, Ga.
76 1500
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