Re: Remove the Speedometer cable

Posted by 39SixSedanMan On 2020/10/23 12:17:42

I usually recommend light oil on speedometer cables, unless there are plastics involved.

Regarding the magnet shaft oil reserve, this model requires the flat plate on rear to be removed to allow access to the brass plug of the oil reservoir. You can do this by removing the two slotted screws. So long as the faceplate bezel is still attached, the frame will be held in place but don't shake the unit around.

Best practice would be to remove the felt wick once the brass plug is removed. Inspect to see how dirty or if still holding any oil. If still wet, then just add few drops of oil. If dry, clean the felt wick with penetrating oil and feed the reservoir some also while rotating the input. WHen I service units, I do this until clean penetrating oil comes out around the input shaft bushing. I then put clean wick back in and top off with heavier oil.

Hope this helps,
Pat
Packard Owner
Owner, Bill's Speedometer Shop