Hi Ricardo,
You'll want to use graphite to lubricate the cable. Works great. You can
try shooting the graphite down the open end of the cable if you use a type
that allows this sort of application, but more than likely you're going to
need to pull the cable out from the sheathing. Give it a good, liberal
spray and check for any damage to the cable. If you see any kinks or frays,
get rid of it and buy a new one.
Pulling the driveshaft is easy -- never head of the donut -- but make
certain that what you're feeling isn't exhaust vibration at the lower RPMs
before you go fooling with the driveshaft.
Best wishes,
Jeff in San Diego
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----- Original Message -----
From: "richard bonilla" <richard@bonilla.com>
To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2001 10:36 AM
Subject: 79 spit driveshaft & spedo cable question...
>
> when the speedo starts "jumping around", do any of you spit owners
> ever lubercate the cable?...id so, what type of lube do you use?...
>
>
> also, i think my driveshaft id out of balance...the car is shaking at low
> speeds...
> i called a shop to see if they could re balance for me, and the fella
asked
> if i had a "rubber doughnut" on one end of the driveshaft.....anyone know
> this one?
> i have never pulled the driveshaft out.....is it diffuluct?...
>
> thanx for any info...
>
> richard / colorado / 79 spit
>
> http://www.richard.bonilla.com/spitfire.htm
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