Speedometer Cable

over a year ago, my (new when I restored; 1500 miles ago) speedo cable started rattling like crazy while driving.
I unplugged it from the back of speedometer, and then pulled the inner cable from the housing.
I want to fix and re-install.
** Does it need some grease coating on it as I reinstall?
I believe the rattle was the cable smacking/rattling against the sides of the cable housing..?
Will a little bearing grease fix that. Never had a problem, then suddenly noise. The (newer) cable was dry when I pulled it a year ago.
Thanks in advance!!
1971 road runner

Yes you need grease. I bought a cut to fit inner cable and it came with a mini bubble pack of green grease. I wouldn't be afraid to use wheel bearing grease unless someone says that that is a bad idea

Vaseline or white lube.

Thanks guys, thats what I thought. When I bought the cable from Dodge dealer, came with no grease, just together in plastic.
Stumpy: would'nt white grease (and vasoline) just liquefy with minimal heat; while bearing grease would stay solid?
Thanks!

You don't want it solid packed. It doesn't run in grease. You just want a very light coating on the cable core. Shouldn't be any heat inside the cable housing normally.

A cable is long compared to the end that drives it. Any #2 grease is too heavy. Use it and you run the risk of shearing the end off.

Just a light coating of Vaseline would work well. For a different scent inside the car, use a light coating of Vicks Vaporub.

R.

Yea, you'll have a well lubed cable and clear sinuses. Lol

I used white lithium grease on my speedo cable.

I've read this is good. And it comes with an applicator.......

Multi-purpose!

R.