RE: {Chrysler 300} 1959 Chrysler 300 E Speedometer Cable Noise

Hello Dave

Thanks for the description of how to solve that speedo

cable noise issue. How did you even get in there to

remove the cable?…did you remove the seat….its very tight

fit. I can feel it – I am not sure I can get in there easily enough

to unscrew it. I’m 6 1 inch tall so maybe that the issue.

Appreciative of any experience you can provide.

Rob

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Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2022 8:54 PM
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Subject: Re: {Chrysler 300} 1959 Chrysler 300 E Speedometer Cable Noise

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Hi Rob,

New guy to the club here. Last year when I restored the dash in my '59 DeSoto, I addressed a noise from my speedometer that occurred when it was cold outside. With the cable unscrewed from the speedometer housing, I pulled the inner cable from the sleeve and lubricated the entire cable except the last 6 inches or so at the top before the speedometer housing. I used a speedometer lubricant from my local Carquest/Advanced parts store. Ideally you want something with graphite in it. I also unscrewed the wick at the speedometer cable head on the housing and re-oiled the wick. I did not have any noise all of last year after that.

David Frank

On Sun, Feb 27, 2022, 3:48 PM Gary <garythepartsdoc@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

If anyone is interested, I have a very nice E grill w/ chrome surround for sale, $500 includes heavy duty pack ageing required. Also, nice set of gauges for 1959 E.

Gary The parts Doc

From: rob

Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2022 4:50 PM

To: Chrysler 300 Club International

Subject: {Chrysler 300} 1959 Chrysler 300 E Speedometer Cable Noise

I am new to this group, Just bought a 1959 300 E (Radiant Red) in very good condition-

it came from Portland Oregon( the car now resides in my garage in Salem Massachusetts). It was owned by a fellow out in Portland for

close to 40 years…his name was Robert Winkler. I was told by the

dealer I bought it from it sat for about 10 years and was not driven.

They worked to get it into pretty good shape. Engine runs and starts well.

When I get over 20 mph there is a whiling noise coming from what I think

may be the speedometer cable. I have only driven the car 4 times (still enter here)

and each time I drive it I think the sound is a bit less. Can anyone tell me how to to lubricate this speedometer cable?

Thanks

Rob Lutts Salem Massachusetts

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