Over the course of 30 years that I have owned this particular TR3, I have
replaced the inside cables and complete cables several times. When I pulled
the worn inside cables, I noticed the cables had wear spots that indicated it
was rubbing excessively with the outside cable. The last time I replaced the
cables I used LubriPlate grease prior to the installation that was about 8
years ago. Now the cables show the wear signs as I indicated above.
As a compromise, how about using a moly grease with graphite ( i.e.. engine
prelube ) ? Maybe that would extend the life of the inside cables. Just a
thought...see you down the road...Ibsen
----- Original Message -----
From: Joe Curry
To: Arakelian, Peter ; triumphs@autox.team.net
Sent: Saturday, December 20, 1997 4:59 AM
Subject: Re: [TR] New Tach & Speedo Cables-TR3 - lubrication
Peter,
That directly contradicts everything that I have ever learned about speedo
and tach cables. Wheel bearing grease is way too stiff to keep lower
temperatures from causing the lubricant to solidify and erratic behavior in
the instrument. It also attracts dust and other foreign matter that will
cause drag between che cable and housing.
On the other hand dry graphite lubricant does not have these attributes and
is (at least I have been led to believe) is the preferred lubricant.
Joe C.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Arakelian, Peter" <arakelianp@mossmotors.com>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 11:31 AM
Subject: [TR] New Tach & Speedo Cables-TR3 - lubrication
> Do NOT use dry lubricant.
> Wheel bearing grease is the preferred lubricant. Put some into a rag or
> towel, or better yet into the palm of your hand and draw the inner cable
> through it.
>
> Peter Arakelian - 1971 TR6
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