Speedometer and speedometer cable

51Hudson
51Hudson Senior Contributor
edited November -1 in HUDSON
Hi everyone, I have two questions that hopefully someone can answer. I was looking threw some old TSB's that the previous owner gave me and one of them was about lubing the speedometer and the speedometer cable. I was reading threw it and it was saying to lube them at least every 10,000 miles or the needle may get bouncy or the cable may make noise. The cable is quite, but my needle is bouncy. I would like to lube both while i'm in there since I know it has not been done in the last 21 years. Anyways, here's my question, it says to use S.A.E. 10 to lube the speedometer. I can't find S.A.E. 10 oil anywhere. My grandpa(which owned a Hudson Dealer) told me to use 3 in 1 oil, but reading the bottle it says it is S.A.E. 20. Is that OK or is there something better? And my second question is about the cable. It says to use light graphite grease. I have found both dry and wet graphite spray, which one should I use? Thanks again for your help.

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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    OK the speedo head can take a very light machine oil like clock oil or kero for that matter just as long as it dosen't gum up. I use speedo oil(don't think its made anymore) The lube wick is right next to the threaded mounting hole on the back of the speedo near the speedo cable. It's just a little hole with a little felt wicking in it. Give it several drops and then wait. Then once more since it's been a long time since the last lube. It dosen't take much. Next, apply graphite down the speedo cable. If you can't find liquid then you can use graphite thats used for locks on cars. It's available at real auto parts places not the places that sell wax and ventshades and ice scrapers. The reason graphite is used is because it has excellent lubrication capabilities and it won't freeze or gum up. There may be some other suggestions, but I haven't had any noise from my speedo cable or speedo head in over 11 years. Good luck.
  • J Spencer
    J Spencer Expert Adviser
    I work at Advance Auto parts and we have graphite in both dry and liquid form. The liquid id call lock ease, after it is sprayed in the cable the liquid that carries it dissapates and leaves the film of graphite. It is in the chemical section where gasket sealers, epoxies etc are.
    Yes we also carry wax, ventshades and ice scrapers along with real parts. We can also get some parts for Hudsons and older brand x. You just have to find a parts man that is willing to look in books. I do it often.

    Jim Spencer
    WNY/Ontario Chapter
  • 51Hudson
    51Hudson Senior Contributor
    OK, thanks everyone for your help. I bought some dry graphite in a tube meant for locks and I bought the wet graphite in a spray can. I think I will use the wet graphite as I would think it would be more like grease. Now I just gotta figure out what I'm gonna use for the oil.
  • Clutchguy
    Clutchguy Senior Contributor
    I have used 3 in 1 oil for years with great success?.
  • 51Hudson
    51Hudson Senior Contributor
    Clutch guy wrote:
    I have used 3 in 1 oil for years with great success?.

    Thanks for your help. When it comes to the 3 in 1 oil, do you use the 3 in 1 multipurpose or the 3 in 1 meant for small motors?
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