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JeffBowlsby |
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Lube the cables as they are installed in the center tunnel or leave them dry? Lube them inside the cable jacketing at the rear part of the cable? They are under friction and I would think they would work smoother and last longer if greased up.
Whats the wisdom? There are never any installation instructions for these cables or the bushings. |
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john rogers |
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I've tried both ways and even went so far as to use a motorcycle cable oiler and could feel no difference. The oil on the bare inner cable tended to attract and hold dirt and everything else that gets inside the tunnel so I'd say no lube. We don't lube the ones on my race car or on my daughter's stock 1974. Every cable I have had fail was due to the inner rubbing where the swagged ends go on the outer cable and they seperated causing fraying. I imagine others will have different opinions??!!
As a side note, I replace the race car cables every year and the stock ones every two years or when the car goes on the lift. Much easier than having one break in traffic....... |
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