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Re: Speedo question

To: "Daniel Parrott" <parrotthead01@comcast.net>, <nass@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: Speedo question
From: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@charter.net>
Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2005 18:44:48 -0500
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.
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