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cruiser54 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Did you lube it before installation? Double check the routing also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 No I didn't lube it! What can I use? Stopped at the parts stores they all said I don't know. I kind of remember from my younger days about using transmission fluid. I checked the routing and it's about as straight as it can get except for the extra length, 20", that the new cable has. But it's not kinked. It has a fairly smooth bend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 When I replaced my cable I pulled the entire cable out of the sheath and greased it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marine1Texas Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 When I did mine I poured marvel mystery oil from the top slowly till it dripped out where connects to transfer case. The I attached to transfer case and added a little more. I have the same speedo cable from 1987 and works great. I do the lube every time I need to service tranny clutch. my 2 cents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 What did you use to grease it with? I thought your not supposed to use regular wheel grease because it'll gum up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 Thanks I'll try the Mystery oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 4 minutes ago, Jaime said: What did you use to grease it with? I thought your not supposed to use regular wheel grease because it'll gum up. It's been better than 5 years ago............ Seems like it was some lithium paste for cables.............IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 https://www.summitracing.com/parts/atp-at204?seid=srese1&cm_mmc=pla-google-_-shopping-_-srese1-_-atp-automotive&gclid=Cj0KCQjwprbPBRCHARIsAF_7gDaMQAwiIkzxPy043WlmFpUMuAMSLk5rOFncSlrp3q3tDGQqq_KyexMaAqNaEALw_wcB My cable may have come with it.......i just don't remember. Apparently there is grease just for cables and it's pretty cheap. NAPA will probably have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 Hey I found it. It's on the Napa site called Cable Lubricant Graphite Lubricant to Penetrate Cables. I'll pick some up tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 I've used THIS for all mechanical cables, including speedometer cables, hood cables, clutch cables, tranny shift cables, all of them. Great stuff. It comes with a needle so it can be injected in the cable jacket w/o pulling the cable out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 This is the result using the Pioneer #CA3068. I have a small bounce of about 1/8 to 1/4 inch, from 0 to about 35 mph. It gradually gets smaller. After 35 mph no bounce. The cable is 20 inches longer and the tip is slightly smaller but hey it works. The hardest part is trying to get the grommet to go on. I still can't get on. If I get the opportunity to get another speedometer I'll swap it because I still think that it might be part of the bouncing problem. Thanks everyone for the input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rylee144 Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 On 10/16/2017 at 11:27 PM, IronManche87 said: Not a great pic I can get a better one tomorrow but this is the 3068 I still have it laying around cuz it was special order and ended up being the 3116. I can pop my cluster out on lunch tomorrow and grab pics of the 3116 and grab pics of the 3068 after work. Sent from my LGMS210 using Tapatalk My cable broke as well. I just left the parts store and was given the one in the photo. Just so I don't have to make another trip i need the CA 3116 correct? My old one appears to be the same as Jaime's. Could i just pull the cable out of the one i bought and slide it in the sheath that is already in? If its needed mine is a 88 Pioneer 2WD short bed, 4.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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