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How much grease to give the Tachometer mechanical gear at Distributor? (1/4)
10/1/15 4:57pm

TheyCallMeDave
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Some have told me to be very sparing when I do this. What have you done in the past ? Half a pump or one whole pump with a big grease gun ?? Other ? Thanks, Dave.

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Re: How much grease to give the Tachometer mechanical gear at Distribu (2/4)
10/2/15 1:23pm

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Use a good quality lube that is not thick. A moly lube would work. Never really thought about measuring it tho...need enough to cover the teeth on the gears is about all I can say. Approve

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Re: How much grease to give the Tachometer mechanical gear at Distribu (3/4)
10/2/15 2:24pm

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I had a cable rebuilt in a speedo shop in Midland, TX by a VERY knowledgeable guy. He gave a bunch of good advice and showed me examples of what happened when you OVER-lubed the cable, especially in places with cold winters. He used a very lightweight grease and put on just enough to be visible and rubbed it on the full length of the cable. I was installing a TREMEC 5 speed and have a factory original cruise control that still works and didn't want to screw it up.

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Re: How much grease to give the Tachometer mechanical gear at Distribu (4/4)
10/16/15 10:20am

I ended up giving it 4 full pumps with a large grease gun. Should be full of grease although there was no escapage of any grease to the outside .

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1970 built 454 coupe., M21, 336-1 rear, numbers matching . Approx. 550 hp/600 tq. #2 Condition .
For Sale : $32,000 very firm .
Have a full write up with closeup walk-around video for the serious minded only please.

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