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RDKLL
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« on: July 01, 2013, 07:58:07 PM »
Thoght I would ask. Thanks in advance
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saddlesore
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« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2013, 08:37:12 PM »
I think graphite powder is recomended but I use a light oil.
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« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2013, 09:30:42 PM »
I've used a white lithium grease and Bel Ray waterproof.
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« Reply #3 on: July 02, 2013, 05:01:17 AM »
Probably any kind of grease would be fine.  Some light aircraft I used to work on used the same type of cable to drive the Tach.  The Piper book said to use moly grease on it.

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Patrick
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« Reply #4 on: July 02, 2013, 06:32:15 AM »
Yep, I like to work/rub in a light grease. Used to always use white lithium, but I just don't have it laying around anymore.
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Patrick
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« Reply #5 on: July 02, 2013, 11:41:35 AM »
Also, just thought I'd mention, be careful when re-installing the drive end. That little plastic thing is pretty fragile.
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RDKLL
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« Reply #6 on: July 03, 2013, 06:01:50 AM »
I now have speedometer and odometer readings again! YeaY!

The replacement cable seemed to be all metal including the part that interacts with the blade at the front wheel.
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wild6
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« Reply #7 on: July 03, 2013, 11:08:33 AM »
Quote from: RDKLL on July 03, 2013, 06:01:50 AM
The replacement cable seemed to be all metal including the part that interacts with the blade at the front wheel.

I think what he meant was that the recessed retaining screw at the wheel-end goes through a plastic flange and can crack it open if tightened too much.
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« Reply #8 on: July 03, 2013, 12:36:12 PM »
Quote from: wild6 on July 03, 2013, 11:08:33 AM
Quote from: RDKLL on July 03, 2013, 06:01:50 AM
The replacement cable seemed to be all metal including the part that interacts with the blade at the front wheel.

I think what he meant was that the recessed retaining screw at the wheel-end goes through a plastic flange and can crack it open if tightened too much.


Yep !
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