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electronictofu
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 Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2024 6:23 pm Post subject: Gauge repair/ speedometer internals and lube/grease question |
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I never noticed there wasn't a specific electrical section here, in all these years. Nonetheless! I have a quick question.
Im taking apart my Squareback gauge, speedometer first, the little gears inside that run the numbers, what kind of lube or grease is best on those? Basic suspension grease? I have some plumbers grease would this stuff work for a couple dabs? I've been watching Youtube VW gauge restorations and everyone seems to use something different.
Thanks.
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EverettB 
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| Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2024 8:48 pm Post subject: Re: Gauge repair/ speedometer internals and lube/grease question |
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I'm not sure on the grease but I will answer the other comment
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Slow-N-Rusty
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| Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2024 10:32 pm Post subject: Re: Gauge repair/ speedometer internals and lube/grease question |
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| The half dozen times I've taken apart speedometers over the years I have used just basic white lithium grease. It's thick enough to not run off the gears but not so thick that it gums them up. You don't need to glob it on. Just lightly coat the gears with it with a small acid brush. |
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raygreenwood
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| Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2024 5:40 pm Post subject: Re: Gauge repair/ speedometer internals and lube/grease question |
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NO! Please don't use any greases used anywhere else in your car. Not suitable.
The best grease for instruments and fine gears ....you can find at any great hobby store. These are staples for high end RC cars, aircraft and model trains. They are synthetics and made just for fine plastic gear trains.
The prime company for these products is Labelle. Many factories ai have been in also use Labelle products for mechanical control panel gauges and sensitive instruments.
Labelle 102 is an excellent one
https://labelle-lubricants.com/shop/labelle-102-is-an-extremely-versatite-gear-lubricant/
A better one.....most commonly used in high dollar model railroad locomotive gears is this
https://labelle-lubricants.com/shop/labelle-106-grease-with-ptfe/
Those gears are virtually identical in size, pitch and material to speedometer gears. Ray |
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vwracerdave
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| Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2024 7:29 pm Post subject: Re: Gauge repair/ speedometer internals and lube/grease question |
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I use this stuff on a million different things.
https://www.harborfreight.com/85-gram-super-lube-grease-cartridge-93744.html
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raygreenwood
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| Posted: Wed May 01, 2024 7:14 am Post subject: Re: Gauge repair/ speedometer internals and lube/grease question |
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Agree! Superlube is the only commonly available grease I would use. It's excellent! Great on plastics, EP rated, Teflon based.
It could be used no problem on speedometer parts because it will never oxidize and get crusty like lithium greases. I still think it's a little thick for fine speedo gears but in a pinch it's what I would use if I had nothing purpose made. Ray |
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heimlich
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| Posted: Thu May 02, 2024 5:36 pm Post subject: Re: Gauge repair/ speedometer internals and lube/grease question |
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Super Lube made for plastic is what I use on the plastic gears.
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raygreenwood
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| Posted: Fri May 03, 2024 6:16 am Post subject: Re: Gauge repair/ speedometer internals and lube/grease question |
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| Super Lube made for plastic is what I use on the plastic gears. |
The Labelle products are specially made for plastics. While I love me some Superlube....Labelle makes oils and greases just for fine gear trains. You should try some. Less issues with drag, wear and chatter in cold weather areas.
Ray |
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