Throttle Cable Inner Wire Removal

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Throttle Cable Inner Wire Removal

Post by ashyers »

If I remove the inner part of the hand operated throttle cable (orig. metal T handle variety with "ratchet" lock) will the mechanism inside come apart?

The reason I ask is I'd like to remove the guts for a cleaning and to deal with any kinks that have accumulated over the years. The ratchet sounds like it's spring loaded and I figured I'd see if anyone has pulled one apart before I manage to break the thing while trying to "fix" it! It works now, it's just pretty sticky.

Thanks,

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Re: Throttle Cable Inner Wire Removal

Post by NAM VET »

I have no idea how to safely disassemble the throttle cable pull toggle, and I personally would not want to try myself. But if yours is "sticky", perhaps if yo coiled it up and let it sit in a bucket for a few days in an inch of Lacquer thinner it might dissolve grit and grease and oil in the cable, then after it drys, try some graphite lube. But I am sure others will be along shortly.

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Re: Throttle Cable Inner Wire Removal

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Boy I can't tell you how many Deuce throttle cables pulled free during my Army tenure! We never could repair them, having to replace the entire assembly once the inner wire pulled out....
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Re: Throttle Cable Inner Wire Removal

Post by ashyers »

Gary,
Thanks for helping me avoid that rat hole! I thought the ratchet could be an issue.

Andy
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Re: Throttle Cable Inner Wire Removal

Post by Chris P »

If yours is giving you trouble you can pick up an NOS one fairly cheap. I see that VPW has them for $20 plus shipping. I got mine a few years ago for less than that, though I can't remember where.
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