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Original Axle Limiting Cables

Started by texas swede, February 10, 2018, 06:20:55 PM

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mygt350

How long is the cable supposed to be?
Continuous caretaker of 5S228 since May 1967

6s1640

Quote from: mygt350 on February 27, 2018, 10:12:17 PM
How long is the cable supposed to be?

The one in the image below measures 31.25 inches.

Cory

march66

These last photos shows a single crimp and what looks like a copper ferrule.  Another interesting find and contrary to what is generally found. 

Gary C. Bergman

gt350hr

  Try making a set of tubular "extensions" for the handles for more mechanical advantage.
Celebrating 46 years of drag racing 6S477 and no end in sight.

NC TRACKRAT

Quote from: gt350hr on February 28, 2018, 11:18:53 AM
  Try making a set of tubular "extensions" for the handles for more mechanical advantage.
That would really help except for the fact that the handles have to open up so wide to receive the ferrule that the ends of the tool handles are inside the wheel well...making no room for handle extensions.  After closing the handles about 1/3 of the way (requiring considerable force), I guess you could then carefully slip on some extensions.
5S071, 6S1467

SFM5S000

#50
Stan,
It's not really necessary to have extensions to the crimper. I personally have used the one sold at Home Depot. It has a cam in the pivot that changes the geometry and crushing ability for the user to exert "normal" strength. I used a paper clip to hold the cable in position and let the ferrel rest on top of the clip, then crimped the ferrel. Piece of cake...
Then I returned the crimper back to HomeDepot as I didn't want to own the tool. (Don't tell Home Depot that).

Cheers,
~Earl J


dockbay

Hi Everyone,
Can someone tell me the correct cable diameter?  I see someone mention 1/8" cable. Is that correct?
Cheers,
John
5S276

BTW,, Bo, my bolts traction bar bolts are not shaved even though your car is only one away from mine... I still have what I believe to be the the original NAT bolts.

NC TRACKRAT

Yep, plain 1/8-inch diameter cable, no clear sheath.
5S071, 6S1467


GT350Lad

Yeah thanks I am missing one also

Cheers
6S373
6S1276