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Old Nov 20, 2006 | 05:56 PM
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the instrument cluster in my '78. I took out all the screws but I can't seem to disconnect the main wire connected to the back of the cluster. It's a weird connection, need some help
 
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Old Nov 20, 2006 | 06:06 PM
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Do you mean the speedometer cable or the wires?
 
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Old Nov 20, 2006 | 06:11 PM
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speedometer cable
 
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Old Nov 20, 2006 | 06:42 PM
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theres a screw that holds it in. take the screw out and move the clip out of the way.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2006 | 07:22 PM
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On my 79 I just had to squeeze the connector hub on the cable where it pushes in to the instrument panel, and just pull backwards on it. Never done a 78 speedocable, I would think it would be the same tho,
 
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Old Nov 20, 2006 | 07:30 PM
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good stuff guys. i guess the connector hub was just a little stiff. i had to put some muscle into it
 
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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 08:06 PM
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This thread was 1 page away.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...edo-cable.html
 
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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 08:17 PM
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Sometimes a little muscle is all you need.....
 
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Just a thought - put a small bit of greese on the connection before putting it together. I use white lithium < the stuff used for boat trailer bearings.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2006 | 10:26 AM
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Just a thought - put a small bit of greese on the connection before putting it together. I use white lithium < the stuff used for boat trailer bearings.

I use White Lithium pre lube on all Engine and Gear box rebilts. Is this the same stuff? I use STP bearing grease on all wheel brg,s.
 
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arcticyblock - Sounds like the same "stuff". We use it at work (spray can) for the pigtails between tractor/trailer connections too. Also works on battery posts. Geo.
 
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Thanks. I use it on connectors as well. but always felt it was to lite for bearings.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 12:53 AM
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arctic y block - The "White Lythium" spray is also used to 'lube' fork lift channels/bearings.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 11:09 AM
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Never thought of using it for that. We use Tacky Lube witch is an open heavy gear lube. Nasty stuff. I will compare the price as I am sure the Lithium is more spendy. But should work better as an open gear and chain lube in these freezing temps. At least it will wash out of gloves. Hows it work on 5th wheels? You don't use it on say front wheel bearings on your trucks do you?
 
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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 05:39 PM
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arctic y block - The grease we use comes in a tube (for air grease guns) and is red. We buy it by the case. It can't be that expen$ive. I'll look tomorrow and get a brand & specific info. We also use the red stuff as a pre-lube when rebuilding trannys, etc.
 
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