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#964616 08/18/2013 1:54 AM
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Whats the best way to clean a speedo cable? can I pull the cable out? what do I lube it up with?

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yes you can pull the inner out, clean it well with solvent and flush the outer sheath thoroughly as well .... I prefer wiping it with dry graphite, others use various oils or white grease, main thing is get it very clean

Bill


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I agree with Bill on the dry graphite. Lubriplate will harden up
in a year or so as will other greases, which will cause the
cable to stick once again.

Denny Graham
Sandwich, IL


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Ok great does it matter which way I pull it out? 72 year old AC cable I just want to be sure
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I've always cleaned my cable and housing, and lubed it with liquid graphite.
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Brian
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