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Post by BritPete on Jan 21, 2021 14:05:56 GMT
A few weks ago there were discussins on how rare choke cables were Picked up this one in my £10 Kempton Job Lot   outer cable damage, split and leaking so thought I would have a go at can it be refurbished The challenge was getting it to bits  Removed Nipple with blow torch Pulled out cable Then cut the outer about 2" from each end, removed the plastic outer and then uncoiled the steel out of each end - cleaned with plastic restorer  Painted the choke with White model Humbrol - Used a cotton bud  Now to the internet and find replacement outer |
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Post by comstar on Jan 21, 2021 17:19:58 GMT
Your gloves are ripped. Nice find.  |
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Post by BritPete on Jan 21, 2021 17:47:12 GMT
Your gloves are ripped. Nice find. Got to get value out of them  |
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Post by BritPete on Jan 21, 2021 17:48:28 GMT
I know I have got a length of outer in the Garage - it was for year sitting along side my Triumph - I remember thinking I should put that away - I did - but no idea where
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Post by duffer on Jan 21, 2021 21:15:27 GMT
I wonder if Lord Beer has seen this thread ? He was looking for a knob transplant if I remember.
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Post by BritPete on Jan 29, 2021 11:48:00 GMT
Just been down the local independent Bicycle Shop and bought this  Unlike the original there is also a nylon liner for the cable to run in Will the braided cable fit  Yes |
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Post by BritPete on Jan 29, 2021 13:25:35 GMT
First thought was to try and remove the compression joint  But decided I would end up doing damage so I opted to rub down the outer for 14mm where it goes into the upper housing  Then fitted and smeared with Araldite  Same other end and after soldering the nipple back on  This is the refurbished compared to the original that was on SME  Attachments:
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Post by BritPete on Jan 29, 2021 13:40:01 GMT
First thought was to try and remove the compression joint But decided I would end up doing damage so I opted to rub down the outer for 14mm where it goes into the upper housing Then fitted and smeared with Araldite Same other end and after soldering the nipple back on This is the refurbished compared to the original that was on SME |
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Post by BritPete on Jan 29, 2021 13:40:30 GMT
Looks like the photo uploads arnt working again
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Post by CTB on Jan 29, 2021 15:30:16 GMT
Fantastic work Pete 👌
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Post by andy1kenobe on Jan 29, 2021 19:55:36 GMT
Great hack that actually works. Like it.
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