QuestionQUESTION: hello, currently my speedometer only goes up to 45MPH and then just stops, when i slow down below 45 it goes down with the speed. i was told i should "apply some white lithium grease to the connection" is this a correct solution and if so, how do i gain access to each connection? im assuming one would be in the front left tire and the other in the dash somewhere behind the speedometer itself. thanks for the help if you can!
ANSWER: white lithium grease in this application is mainly used in a plastic to metal or plastic to plastic.
I have repaired older speedo cables using the following method
disconnect cable from the speedometer behind the gauge face.
Holding it in upright tape a small plastic funnel to the end. (duct tape) Using the WD-40 squirt a medium amount into the funnel,the object is to get as much WD-40 as you can into the cable. Sometimes this take just minutes..sometimes hours. Be patient it takes time.
IF.. this works great.. Minot you have if not the same to the other end.
IF.. a & b don't work then the cable is to far gone/dry to save. try this and let me know ..
if we need to go to the next step, we can find a new cable
---------- FOLLOW-UP ----------
QUESTION: Not sure how familiar you are with the mid 60's continental, how do i access the cable attached to the speedo, do i go through the front of the dash or through the engine compartment? when i pop the hood and look, im not recognizing any sort of area to open up. forgive my ignorance i come from a VW background, doesnt take much brain power to fix those.
Answeryour best bet is to get a hold of a repair manual for your car. if not search on line for a continental forum and ask there.
On old ford, mercs and lincs.. the speedo went from the back of the gauge to the TRANSMISSION. The VW goes to the wheel.
So, push the driver seat all the way back lay down under the dash . you should be able to reach the speedo cable. WARNING: 40 years of rust... spray a little PB BREAKER on it
and wait a few hours. When you have it loose see if you can re-route it to a better position to get at it. Then just follow the method described before.
Good luck keep me informed and I will help you more.
