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6T9GTO 11-05-2005 08:38 AM
Squealing Speedometer
 
The speedeo in 69 GTO just started acting up today. After hitting 20 mph, it starts squealing and runs up to about 60 mph and bounces all over the place. After I slow down to 20 mph, it settles down again. Can I lube the speedo head somehow, or do I need to replace the unit?

Thanks, Bill

md1twal3 11-05-2005 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by 6T9GTO
The speedeo in 69 GTO just started acting up today. After hitting 20 mph, it starts squealing and runs up to about 60 mph and bounces all over the place. After I slow down to 20 mph, it settles down again. Can I lube the speedo head somehow, or do I need to replace the unit?

Thanks, Bill
Bill, it is probably the cable. You can remove the gauge cluster, disconnect the cable from it, pull the cable through the housing and grease it lightly with vasoline...reverse steps. That should do the trick for you.

6T9GTO 11-06-2005 09:55 PM
Thanks md1twal3. I drove the car again today and the speedo did not act up. I will grease the cable some time soon though.

-Bill

md1twal3 11-06-2005 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 6T9GTO
Thanks md1twal3. I drove the car again today and the speedo did not act up. I will grease the cable some time soon though.

-Bill
Cooler weather sometimes brings it out. Glad to offer some info...hopefully it works for you!

Andretti 11-06-2005 11:05 PM
The powder or aerosol graphite works really well and will not thicken up in cooler temp.
Awsome if real time acceleration could be that quick, hu? :)
Carlos.


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