Re: 47 Clipper Overdrive Lock-out Cable
Posted by HH56 On 2012/4/30 15:12:33
No hints on removal other than dash end is probably too big to fit thru hole in firewall so most likely will need to have the trans end pulled thru.
As to the slipping cable, I think this problem is what you will find. Have seen it more than once. The pot metal housing has a very thin section which is crimped around the cable. Once cable starts binding, the force causes problems. If like this one, it has split and will never hold tightly again. IMHO, JB Weld or the like would not hold long and could also get onto the sliding portion or possibly prevent future repair.
That said, on the repair here am thinking of an ordinary miniature hose clamp or a split collar. McMaster-Carr has both if you can't find anything small locally. Of the two, I will probably go for the split collar on this one because it is heavier material and think it would look better. Size is the question. This crimped area measures out to just slightly under 5/16 so will try that with a shim if necessary. 1/4 is next available size and I think too small.
I was able to free this cable by liberal use of penetrating fluid -- Liquid Wrench in this case. If you are unable to free the center wire, then repair will be by replacing the bowden cable. That may get interesting on both ends. At the dash end, entire cable appears to come out from the front once crimped area is free. The center section appears to be staked in the shaft via a flattened section thru the holes. That may be hard to do on a new cable. Trans end, I have no idea.
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As to the slipping cable, I think this problem is what you will find. Have seen it more than once. The pot metal housing has a very thin section which is crimped around the cable. Once cable starts binding, the force causes problems. If like this one, it has split and will never hold tightly again. IMHO, JB Weld or the like would not hold long and could also get onto the sliding portion or possibly prevent future repair.
That said, on the repair here am thinking of an ordinary miniature hose clamp or a split collar. McMaster-Carr has both if you can't find anything small locally. Of the two, I will probably go for the split collar on this one because it is heavier material and think it would look better. Size is the question. This crimped area measures out to just slightly under 5/16 so will try that with a shim if necessary. 1/4 is next available size and I think too small.
I was able to free this cable by liberal use of penetrating fluid -- Liquid Wrench in this case. If you are unable to free the center wire, then repair will be by replacing the bowden cable. That may get interesting on both ends. At the dash end, entire cable appears to come out from the front once crimped area is free. The center section appears to be staked in the shaft via a flattened section thru the holes. That may be hard to do on a new cable. Trans end, I have no idea.
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