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Paul Valovich
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 Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 6:44 am Post subject: CT A-740 Cables |
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Progress on my -8A is slow but steady – to the point where I’m addressing issues that were either postponed or lower priority. One of those is installation of CT A-740 control cables to operate the cabin heat valve and the parking brake valve. I purchased two cables from Vans, but both are much longer that required. Seems like I have two options:
<![if !supportLists]>1. <![endif]>Rig a loop to eliminate the extra length
<![if !supportLists]>2. <![endif]>Cut the cable to length – with the “spring” covering shorter that the cable
I prefer (2) but am unsure exactly of the best way to cut without damaging the actual cable. Any ideas?
Paul Valovich
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FisherPaulA(at)johndeere.
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| Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 7:10 am Post subject: CT A-740 Cables |
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I cut mine. I grabbed the knob and pulled the center wire completely out. Then cut the outer material to length with a Dremel and a cut off wheel. Put the center wire back in and eventually trim it as required. Truth be told, I actually cut it twice. Once a little long just to be sure it fit, then to final length.
If you are uncomfortable, you could start by cutting just an inch or so off for practice, and then verify everything is alright before you attempt a cut to a more precise length.
- Paul
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Subject: CT A-740 Cables
Progress on my -8A is slow but steady – to the point where I’m addressing issues that were either postponed or lower priority. One of those is installation of CT A-740 control cables to operate the cabin heat valve and the parking brake valve. I purchased two cables from Vans, but both are much longer that required. Seems like I have two options:
<![if !supportLists]>1. <![endif]>Rig a loop to eliminate the extra length
<![if !supportLists]>2. <![endif]>Cut the cable to length – with the “spring” covering shorter that the cable
I prefer (2) but am unsure exactly of the best way to cut without damaging the actual cable. Any ideas?
Paul Valovich
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tomhanaway
Joined: 12 Aug 2006
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Location: Murphy, NC
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| Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 7:32 am Post subject: CT A-740 Cables |
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Paul,
Easy enough. It was a duh!!! moment for me when somebody showed me. Measure to make sure you have correct inner cable length. Pull on control knob to bring inner cable back past point in sheath that you want to cut. I just used wire snips but others prefer dremel or min-cutoff wheel.
If not sure, cut a little longer than you think you need. You can always trim a little more using same procedure.
4 cables done. All work fine.
Tom Hanaway
From: owner-rv-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Valovich, Paul
Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 10:21 AM
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Subject: CT A-740 Cables
Progress on my -8A is slow but steady – to the point where I’m addressing issues that were either postponed or lower priority. One of those is installation of CT A-740 control cables to operate the cabin heat valve and the parking brake valve. I purchased two cables from Vans, but both are much longer that required. Seems like I have two options:
<![if !supportLists]>1. <![endif]>Rig a loop to eliminate the extra length
<![if !supportLists]>2. <![endif]>Cut the cable to length – with the “spring” covering shorter that the cable
I prefer (2) but am unsure exactly of the best way to cut without damaging the actual cable. Any ideas?
Paul Valovich
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Dale Ensing
Joined: 11 Jan 2006
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| Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 7:38 am Post subject: CT A-740 Cables |
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Use an abrasive cutoff wheel......... a Dremel type motor with a small wheel should do it or you can use an air powered motor with a larger wheel.
Dale Ensing
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