Speedo cable

[Michael G.]

[Michael G.]

[Norm B.]

Re: Speedo cable

I would bet money it's the cable.

Norm

[Joe L.]

Re: Speedo cable

Norm and Mike------


Usually, the cable is the source of the sound. It is possible to just remove the inner shaft, clean it, re-lube it and re-install. However, considering that the cable assembly is likely 55 years old, I think I'd replace the entire assembly. There could indiscernible wear to the inside of the cable sheath that is the root cause of the problem.

[Norm B.]

Re: Speedo cable

Mike,
I agree with Joe about replacing it. Just set aside a little more time than you might expect. On my '63 it was impossible to get my hand up in there to remove the cable from the transmission without removing all or part of the bracket, which of course meant supporting the transmission while I did that. As for the other end, getting it out of the back of the speedometer is a little difficult but getting it back in again nigh on impossible without partially pulling the cluster and accessing it from above. Even though you have a different transmission I don't think your '65 will be much different.

If anyone has any tips or tricks please chime in now.

Norm

[Michael G.]

Re: Speedo cable

Thanks guys, its not going to be fun, I know, I replaced a cable on a 63 once...think I'll wait 'til its cooler in the garage, though.

[Joseph L.]

Re: Speedo cable

I had an issue begin after a 400 mile drive. The speedometer would make a humming/ grinding sound. The needle also bounced significantly. The speedometer cable was new but I tried cleaning and re-lubing it. It is very easy to do with a 1957. The results were no better.
I removed the speedo and took it to the local speedometer shop. Again easy in a 1957. They replaced the bearings. It works fine now. I am not saying bearing are your issue, but it was for me.
Joe

[Edward J.]

[Troy P.]

Re: Speedo cable

I found a bit of oil into the back of the speedo solved my similar problem. The moving parts in there were greased at one time but th grease hardened over the decades.