eaglescout526 Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Has anyone tried to do anything with steel cable? I want to try to reproduce the Renix cruise control servo cable clips. But this would mean I need to either figure out how to dismantle the original cables or make new ones. And making new ones would probably be a better idea than trying to remove those crimps on the ends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 i made a zip line out of my old winch cable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 I'm not sure I understand your question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 Yeah I had a feeling. It’s hard to explain what I’m after but I will snap some pics to help for what I’m after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 So what I’m trying to do is replicate these cables and replace the hooks too as I actually have one that is broken. I think I can do it myself, just an more curious about the crimp on the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Are you talking about the steel cable inside the sleeve from the cruise unit to the throttle body? The one that pulls the throttle open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 4 minutes ago, derf said: Are you talking about the steel cable inside the sleeve from the cruise unit to the throttle body? The one that pulls the throttle open? Yes. I just posted a pic of what I’m trying to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 3 minutes ago, eaglescout526 said: Yes. I just posted a pic of what I’m trying to do. You posted as I was typing. It's not hard to find some kind of ferrule that you can crimp on with a crimping tool. Getting them off is easy if you don't mind making the cable a little shorter. Otherwise, you could cut off the existing ferrule and crimp a new one on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 I don't know what consequences there could be if I made that cable shorter other than it may not reach the throttle linkage. I also have some of the early 2.8L ones that I want to replace with the newer Renix style clips and give them longer cables as they are pretty damn short and mounting a 2.8L servo to reach say the 4.0L mount and the 2.5L mount can make some areas cramped. If thats the name of that crimp thing then I will look into it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeatCJ Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Cable end stops. McMasters Carr. The tool is a lot more expensive than the stops. https://www.mcmaster.com/cable-stops/wire-rope-stops-not-for-lifting/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torq_Shep Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Hmm... I wonder if you could solder them on instead of crimping them to avoid the high cost of the tool? Like plumbing solder, I don't think you could get it hot enough with an iron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 Thought has crossed my mind too. I was gonna try some wire crimpers first, the solder ought to really help with that actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Solder won't hold up compared to a crimp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torq_Shep Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 10 minutes ago, derf said: Solder won't hold up compared to a crimp. Crimping is definitely better. Just thinking if there might be an alternative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 4 minutes ago, Torq_Shep said: Crimping is definitely better. Just thinking if there might be an alternative. their isnt which is why they still crimp them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 JBWeld it is! Lol. But no I will do this the right way. can't skip around it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torq_Shep Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 You should be able to use a non factory style crimp to save on the expensive tool. OR check ebay for the tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 buy the tool have abilities rest of your life and your friends will love you. cause we all need a throttle cable repair done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 Fair and valid point. Those cables arent gonna last forever either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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