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#1 ·
all i like is throttle cable install and it started to unravel and it didnt stop, lol was thinking about getting a S.S. cable from lowes or something like that but how do i get the small ball on end ? i hate to wait till monday ,i want to get this thing started . any ideas ? i did have a Lokar cable
 
#2 ·
This may sound extremely stupid...However, would a cable with a good sized lead BB shot work temporarily.
 
#4 ·
Not familiar with your specific situation. Does it have to be a ball? I make ends to crimp out of small diameter steel rod in a lathe and drill a close fit hole to the cable into. Cut off the appropriate length to use. Crimp with heavy pliers. Made many for emergency brake cables (intermediate cable).

I have made a few for a throttle cable (carburetor application} for use at the pedal end where there is a lot of room. In this situation I shortened a cable but not at the carb end where there was a female snap socket as used on some Holley carbs as on '60s Chevy HP cars.
 
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#8 ·
Looks good to me.

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#10 ·
all done, man i was nervous, i was afraid i would have lights on, but all good i fill it with anti freeze and let it get hot and burp the extra out , man i am happy

thanks for all the help yet again, i sure hope some new person can learn from my lessons
 
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