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Old 01-05-2026, 01:26 PM   #2
dmsfrr
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Default Re: Noisy speedometer - 55 Fairlane

Starting with the simple and least expensive fixes... it's probably been several years since the speedometer cable and bushing in the speedometer head were lubricated.

While you're at it the distributor shaft also has an oil fitting.
Similar to these two example photos.
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