The Ultimate Tool to Properly Lubricate Your Lawnmower Cables

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[@rick7872]

Steve My Honda dealer sold one of those to me years ago and recommended Tri Flow lubricant. It is the best and lasts a long time. It worked the best on my Suburban rear doors. Many people are using it for gun maintenance. You have the best videos. Thank you.

[@homers7777]

Thanks to you Steve they have sold out.. 😂 hopefully they give you some credit.

[@NegativeROG]

I've been a mechanic for 37 years and had no idea this tool existed, though if I thought about it, I would assume someone invented it already. This is gonna change things for me not just for lawnmower cables, but bicycles, too. Reading what I just typed embarrasses me, but live and learn. Thanks, Steve.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on buddy! You're Welcome...

[@brentjones7085]

You’ve been a mechanic longer than I’ve been alive 😂 never be embarrassed for anything though. No matter the trade you’ll never stop learning.

[@robertbowling8393]

Me too! As soon as I watcher this, I ordered one from Amazon. I guess most woukd buy them for motorcycles or bicycles, but mine will be for my lawn tractors and self propelled mowers. One of the neatest gadgets I've ever seen. It just arrived today so I can't wait! Lol

[@cagedracer]

Love it. What cable lube do you recommend Steve? Thank you.

[@jothain]

Love these. But it's worth mentioning that there are some lubricants that actually swell the plastic liner and hence damage cable. It's quite rare and can't recall the product, but I ruined one cable in short time because of that. Now I tend to use stuff like PTFE lubricants that don't affect plastics. So all-in-all. Remember that some oils can degrade some plastics fast.

[@stevemorris3710]

WD40 maybe, that destroys plastics, and is terrible as a lubricant anyhow.

[@royfrye333]

I worked at a Honda motorcycle dealership back in the 70’s. All the mechanics had one of these in their toolbox. Worked great on throttle and clutch cables.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on

[@dumbluck6180]

I can't believe that I didn't know about this tool, and neither did my friends. So much frustration trying to lube cables, and now you say they've been around since the 70s? That's when I got started with small engines!

[@thomaskappauf7345]

I've had one for 50 years

[@slode1693]

These are great tools. On top of giving your cables a good lube, it works great for forcing water out of cables that freeze up in the winter on snowmachines and the like.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Great tip!

[@Leonardokite]

Count me as one who had never heard about those. And also count me as one who has thrown away cables that had gotten too hard to use. That is good for many different types of cables including bicycles. Handy dandy! Thanks for the tip as always.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thanks for sharing

[@martinh4112]

Being an automotive technician. First thing that comes to mind is hood latch cables. Definitely going to try one out.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

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[@jraposo911]

No chance of getting that tool on “in car”

[@trevhullett116]

Well Steve, I am a small engine mechanic in Britain and I have to admit that I have not seen this device before, a brilliant little tool, I shall have to get one, thanks for sharing this.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

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[@richardc6932]

I bought this little gadget at least 40 years ago for my clutch and brake cable on my motorcycles worked great and inexpensive.

[@ronnyrice697]

I’m 72 and I have never seen this tool . Needed this a lot of times. Thanks for teaching us dummies about stuff like this 😂

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You are so welcome!

[@stephenzies8867]

I've Been An Auto Mechanic 50 Years. I Worked For Volkswagen And Audi Dealers For 33 Years. Back In The 80's When I Was At Volkswagen We Got One Of These For Lubing The Manual Cables For The Heat And A/C Controls. Even With A New Cable Sometimes Customers Said It Was To Hard To Move The Levers In The Dash Control Pannel . . I Use To Put The Straw From The Can Of Spray Grease In The Hole And Lube It Up. It Worked Great.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

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[@fenstrato1]

I purchased one of these at a yard sale for very cheap (1 dollar US) ..the problem was i couldn't figure out how to use it (DOH).Thank You for not assuming everyone knows how it works and explaining how to use it in clear concise language..Also I had no idea that the top clip unscrewed.Great informative channel you and the wife make a great team !!!! ............This comment was typed with a Real (Not Light) Coors Beer on my desk.

[@billstiles487]

I saw this video and jumped right on this bandwagon. It will be here next week. I'm tired of dripping WD on cables for two day and hoping it eventually makes it to the bottom. Thanks for the tip.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@StarKnight619]

been doing my own repairs for awhile now and this tool is a new one for me. Its now on my Buy Later wish list

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

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[@9Point8]

Dang, there was one of those tools in an old tool box I got that was my grandpas back in the 70’s. Did not know what it was! Can’t find the dang thing now of course!

[@fanggun4219]

Bought this for my dirt bike in the 80's. Works great!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Great to hear!

[@markrbsir]

I've had one of these for over 30 years. I haven't used it as much as I thought I would when I bought it, but it sure comes in handy. A must have tool in my opinion, if you encounter bikes, mowers, motorcycles, basically any engine powered or human powered machine.

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Right on

[@keith7046]

I too had one about 30yrs ago when we ran Moto-Cross.

[@paulhare662]

Have one in my bicycle tool kit. For rusty cables, I've had reasonable success soaking in white vinegar or using CLR followed by a good lube flush.

[@stevepaskin2863]

Steve, I gotta tell ya man I’ve learned more from your videos than any school could teach!!!. I did all your Honda lawnmower fixes. It is no longer a P.O.S. I didn’t even know you were supposed to lubricate the cable!!!!! Thanks Man cheers brother

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...and You're Welcome...

[@remkojerphanion4686]

Till now, I always put small drops of oil in at the top of my bike brake cables, and it takes forever for the oil to finally reach the bottom. Thanks to this video, I now know a much better way to lube those cables! 👍👍

[@turbinepower77]

I've had one of these since the 70s for lubing my dirt bike cables.

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[@kennyrichard2971]

had one since my teenage years well I am 59 now they were awesome from most cables

[@b67442]

I still have mine!! Got it when I got my 71 Honda Sl125...I'm 67 now!!

[@whynot16384]

OMG thanks. I had no idea that existed. Never even thought of it.. I'll be ordering one.

[@kennyrichard2971]

Most motorcycle ATV dealers will carry them

[@whynot16384]

@@kennyrichard2971 Can't believed I have lived this long and never seen one. What a sheltered life. lol

[@macmorgan6685]

As a committed tinkerer of over 60 years I can tell you I’ve had a couple of these for over 30+ years primarily for motorcycle cables! But thanks Steve, great videos

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

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[@RICHat22]

I thought I had every tool known to man. Never seen this. Got a Honda push mower that needs this. Thanks bud.

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[@haroldkoenig9690]

This is EXACTLY what I need for my boat steering cables. THANK YOU!!!!!

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[@gearhead366]

I have one of those that is over 40 yrs old. It helps to spray a lot of lube in there to flush out the dirt & grit.

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍 I'm one of the people who didn't know the tool existed. Thank you

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[@jaycee1373]

DIY motorcycle enthusiasts and mechanics have been using that little gem for clutch and brake cables for years. Oddly, I never thought to use it for my lawnmower cables! 😂👍

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[@ToddfromCalifornia]

Had one for years, used on my old motorbikes never even thought to use it on my yard tools lol. Thanks Steve.

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[@allafon4813]

I've had one since 1969 they are very good

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[@theunkownmr.562]

Definitely didnt know that existed, Steve. Youre dropping that valuable knowledge as usual. Cheers 🍻 to you, my friend

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Thank You...

[@eosjoe565]

I have one of these that a bought in 1981 that I used on my motocross bikes. It still works fine. I find that you have to be careful lubing cables if you are going to use your machine in winter because some lubes can freeze and cause the cable to be inoperative.

[@rickysmith8629]

Bought one about 20 years ago. I use it on everything from my mowers to tractor and everything else with a cable. I got mine at a motorcycle shop.

[@richardybanez9052]

I Love April's Small Engine Saloon.Awesome Info.Richard.

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[@anthonybelyea1964]

Count me as one that is never seen these either! thanks Steve. great little tool cheers from Atlantic Canada👍😎🇨🇦

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[@kelvinsparks4651]

Neet little tool . I used to do the same kind of thing 35 years ago with my dirt bike cabled but I used half a tennis ball with a small hole in the bottom of the bowl , poke the cable through fill it with light oil and hang it in the vice overnight to drip through.

[@darrelljones7879]

I have to say I have never seen this tool. I will also say I have one ordered from Amazon! Thank you Steve!!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

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[@tkjensli]

That "THING" is Just fantastic!!!! For bikes, MCs, tractors, cars, digger/excavator and What ever has a cable!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Agreed!

[@markb8954]

Didnt know until 5 minutes ago that i needed a cable luber. Thanks Steve.

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[@shelvins1841]

SO THATS WHAT THAT IS. A couple years ago I bought a coffee can of bolts and misc crap from a garage sale and it had 2 of these in there. Couldn't for the life of me figure out what they were. Thank you for the video

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[@davidsullivan4713]

I’ve had a similar one over thirty years. Got it when I got my first motor cycle!

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[@mitchcoop1]

Great advice again Steve...To sort of repeat other comments, I recommend getting the spray lubes made just for this job. Spend a couple extra bucks , get the good stuff w/high lubricity and will not soften plastic outer sheaths.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Great point!

[@bhgardeners]

Saw the video Bought the tool! i have never in 43 years of servicing seen one of these before, so simple .

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Great to hear!

[@scottfirman]

I honestly think ot was you that recommended one of these to me, but I already knew about them years ago working on Motorcycles and snowmobiles. They work great and highly recommend them. If the cable is too badly rusted, it doesnt matter what you do, that cable is toast. Still a great suggestion. If the outer sheath is bad on a cable, replace it.

[@jon.bennett]

Never knew a tool for this existed. I usually try and spray some lubricant down the cable, but obviously not successfully. I will order that tool. Thanks again from 🇦🇺

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on buddy!

[@gregritter377]

Hey Steve, I did that to my three wheelers and four wheelers when I had cables on them and I used creepy oil. I don’t know if you’ve ever heard of that but it’s an oil that creeps. You can spray it on the bottom of a bolt and it can have a nut on it and spray it on the very end of the bolt and it will creep its way up into the net works really well good stuff great for lube and your hinge pins in your doors in your house and your locks, whether there are deadbolts or key locks both of them it works fabulous for that stuff just a pin drop or will do the hinges just put it at the top of the engine, open the door and shut it and it’ll take care of the squeak

[@robtemple3445]

"KROIL," "the oil that creeps"

[@NordicDan]

I bought one of these a couple years ago to lube the throttle cable and the kickdown cable in my old truck (before I swapped out the automatic for a manual). Works like a champ and well worth the money.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Very cool!

[@timwagster9458]

O Man! You got the same one in the same color as I do! Wow! I have had min for 34 years. Got it when I had a dirt bike and Yes it works on lawn mower cables too.😄😁

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Very cool!

[@markschoenhals4816]

Steve. Got a say. Been in the game a long time. Haven’t seen one of those. Thanks. I’ll be getting me one.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

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[@GG-xs8vt]

Never new about this tool. I would just squirt into the cable. Good stuff.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

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[@penguins9645]

These are called "pressure cable lubers" These are very common in the motorcycle world, especially vintage bikes. I learned about these as they were in the maintenance schedule of a motorcycle I had - had to figure out what it was in order to complete the maintenance item!

[@joesinakandid528]

I saw this luber on Mustie 1 years ago and I just had to have one. Works super well with cable lube from PB Blaster although any lube is better than no lube. Mower cables left out in the weather often have rain water go down the inside of the cable cover and silently causes a metric ton of corrosion / rust. Joe

[@John-pn7bh]

I did not know that such a thing existed. Thanks Steve.

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[@un-_-known688]

Thanks steeve never knew about this. It would of come in handy back in the day on my bikes cheers again

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[@johngaron9169]

I am going to use this to lub the rudder cables on my sea kayak.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Perfect!

[@Oldbutschooled]

Great tip that was unknown to me...... Wondering what kind of lube you used ? Thanks Steve .

[@rolledxj1]

I have one that was a freebee from Yamaha Motorcycles back in the early 1970's! The only difference is that mine has "YAMAHA" stamped on it and it is 50 years old!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

COOL!

[@Charberlain]

I have one of these for my motorcycles, great little tool easy once you work out how it works! Great video explaining it Steve.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thanks 👍

[@stevo5521]

THANKS Steve, amazing! I've never seen one of those cable lubers. Your the Best!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Glad to help

[@tadeuszmichaelwlodarczyk3120]

You can say that again. This is a cool tool ✔️✔️ STEVE from Melbourne AUSTRALIA

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on

[@paperburn]

works good on the car as well

[@fishbuscharters]

Nice! I bought mine in 1978 while working at a motorcycle shop. Mine still works great! I thought there was about seven of these ever made.

[@beachbums2008]

Steve I'm a loyal subscriber. I've been using this luber on motorcycle cables since 1975,I still have it in 1 of many tool boxes. This cable luber has served me well for over 48 yrs. Keep the vids coming to Pittsburgh Pa. I really enjoy them and learn different things from them. God bless 🙏 you and yours

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thanks for sharing

[@kevwills858]

Everyone loves an ultimate Tool 😄✌👍

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Agreed!

[@justanotherviewer52]

Thanks Steve. I never knew that tool was around.

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[@generalporkchop1817]

Gonna get one for my bicycle!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

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[@steveniksid5874]

Great video Steveo! Landfills across North America appreciate you!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

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[@radishpea6615]

So that is what the tool does. I inherited one but have never known what it was for. Thanks

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[@michellealms3238]

Cool! Never knew. Thanks Steve!!❤

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[@mih1961]

I have not seen this tool before. Have been annoyed with tight and seized cables for decades. Thanks so much. Bought one straight after seeing it. :)

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[@pj6366]

Wow. This video was for me! I've been looking for something like this for years. Thanks Steve!!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Very welcome!

[@vanderpoolfarmsl.l.c.9983]

I bought the exact tool back in 1975. Just used it the other day on our forklift throttle cable.

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[@charlesmoeller-vu9nq]

NICE! just ordered mine before A ran out.

[@russbilzing5348]

I've had mine since about 1976. Same color, too.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

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[@russbilzing5348]

@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Wish I hadn't had my 12 volt spark plug blaster ripped off though. That thing was a marvel.

[@luulemees]

thanks Steve!! good to know but i stick with my method, that is half of the cola bottle. vine cork and some gravity with oil, works with every cable like charm

[@davidnovak9159]

Ga-oh-ah-oh-ah-lee! First time I've ever seen or heard of this, Sarge.

[@lonhoschar1943]

I've needed something like that for a long time... didn't have a clue it was available. I'll be getting myself one of those! Thanks Steve!!!

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[@jaywattman199]

Thank you Steve, never knew this existed

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[@toddhopkins850]

Would you do a video on repairing older broadcast spreaders? I prefer my two older rotary's but they locked up during the winter

[@jamescaron6465]

I never knew I needed one! A simple tool that saves bunches of time.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Agreed!

[@chris-edward2264]

Thanks Steve, I didn't know the thing existed, but now I'm going to get one.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on

[@scottmacleod6301]

I'm going to get one and use it for my off-road motorcycles, been using pj1 cable lube.

[@sheilam4964]

Hello Sheila. you just learned something new. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@patricknesbit2334]

Sweeeeeet 😮! Have to get me one! Makes it so much easier! It's the little things in life that can make it so much sweeter!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Agreed!

[@jamesbubnick]

I bought one of these a few years back. Mustie1 showed one and it's awesome. You must have the magic touch because I usually make a mess and get spray all over the place. It's more than payed for its self saving rusted cables. I've gotten completely frozen ones working again, Sometimes I'd stray brake cleaner through them first to try to clean out any old lubricant/dust/grime. Keep up the awesome channel

[@bones6258]

Always good to keep your cable lubed. Don't want it to seize in the bore.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Agreed! LOL...

[@josephrich6014]

Yep. Good tool. Been lubing moped/motorcycle cables for awhile now.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on

[@bradr9903]

That is the coolest thing ever, and I will be ordering two of them.....haha. Perfect for sticky throttle cables on the bike too! Thank you for the vid! And I just saw its a Motion Pro product. Makes sense, theyve been making motocross products for years. How the hell did I miss this one....haha.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on!

[@markdanielczyk944]

Man, that's slick!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Agreed!

[@ehsnils]

I haven't used one, last time I used patience and an oil can with 10W30 oil. It's a bit thicker but actually works pretty good and for a long time.

[@lnk4328]

Make a funnel out of heavy paper and tape it to one end of the cable. Hang the funnel from a high point with the cable hanging below and fill the funnel with your oil. Let it hang overnight.

[@robertchall8576]

Learned something new thanks Steve.

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[@ronsilva516]

That is slick as any thing I’ve seen no lie 👍👍👍👍👍👍

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[@bobbiterryfields1402]

I never would have guessed,Thanks as always

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[@inspectorevo5704]

Wow, these have been around for ATVs forever. I still use mine.

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[@quebird3108]

Another great tip, Steve. This is the only saloon I wish I could visit in Canada. Thanks!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Any time!

[@juanvela583]

Got to buy one now dam

[@OpenAirAdventure]

Well, that is pretty slick, Steve.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Agreed!

[@rtp4919]

Most times action is more valuable than words, so cheers and thanks for the tip and the tool for the job.

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[@charlesfetty7581]

Thanks for the info never even knew there was such a tool

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