Noisy speedometer cable

[bob32268]

I have a 66 Coronet 440 and the speedometer cable is making a racket. What's the best/correct way to lubricate the cable ?
Tks,
Bob32268

 

[Green72]

You will probably be happier if you start with a new cable. But what I have done is take the cable out of the car and work a lubricant into the cable.

 

[AR67GTX]

I’m afraid once it’s started making racket, that’s an indication the inner sheathing is probably worn through. New cables aren’t that much.

 

[Bird 426]

Used to lube them with wheel bearing grease, but you could really use any grease. If you end up with a new cable, lube it!

 

[khryslerkid]

My '62s speedometer was bouncing. Pulled the cable off the back of the speedometer, pulled the cable out and lubed it with Wolfs Head red wheel bearing grease. Fixed the bouncing