7 replies to this topic

[WhRob]

Does anyone have a solution for a frayed choke cable that won't pass through the trunnion on the choke linkage?

I don't fancy removing the dashboard again to replace the cable

[coopertaz]

if you can't wind the core back together again cut down outer slightly and carefully with small hacksaw (metal blade) and same with inner using cutting section on pliers have done this before for the same reason

[KTS]

similar to above, but clean the end with thinners, brake cleaner etc, wind it back together as best you can, solder the frayed section (plumbers flux helps if you have any) and then tidy it up carefully with side cutters,files etc

 

i like to solder cable ends to reduce the likelihood of them fraying in the first place (..it's not a perfect solution, but i find it helps)

[Chris1275gt]

Whenever I get a new choke or throttle cable the first thing I do is put on a disposable glove get out the loctite super glue gel apply to the last 1/2” of the cable work it in with the gloved hand in the right direction. Never had one ever frayed or come undone yet.

[Ethel]

You could replace just the inner, while you psyche yourself up for the contortionism.

[bpirie1000]

Expect to have a pierced finger within the next week. Always get jabbed by those blooming things...

As above I would cut the outter.. noting beats replacement..


A temporary bodge is never temporary if it works, then it is neither usually temporary or stupid.

[WhRob]

Thanks for the suggestions.

Any thoughts on pushing the cable straight through the linkage then using something like these to secure it?
https://www.ebay.co....emis&media=COPY

[PoolGuy]

Superglue the frayed ends, twist them as you go, use disposable gloves obviously.