-- [ From: Bob Nogueira * EMC.Ver #3.1a ] --
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> Lastly, (for now) the Hand brake cable has a nipple that will require
> soldering in place - I guess when I figure how long it needs to be ( I
hate
> these 'one sixe fits all' parts), anyway if you replaced your hand brake
> cable on a Moss box - your input would be appreciated.
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Jeff
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Jeff
The route of my cable is handle, through the transmission bolt , over the
left ear of the transmission mount , through the driveshaft tunnel to the
rear axle, the cable stays on top of all cross members .
The soldering of the cable to the nipple requires a special technique, If
you simply solder it to the nipple it will pull out the first time you use
the hand brake. Look at the nipple and you will notice that the hole is not
the same size on both ends, it is actually cone shaped, Thread the cable
into the small end and out the large end . Pull it out far enough so you can
take the stands of the cable ( one by one ) and fold them back over so they
now re-enter the big end of the hole. They will only fit part way through
the hole since the hole tapers down. Once you have all the wires folded over
solder then from the big end.
This method effectively causes the cable to be held tighter to the nipple
the harder it is pulled , The solder is simply holding the strands of
cable in place and the double thickness of the cable trying to get though a
hole takes the strain .
Once you have finished pick up the transmission bolt that you forgot to put
on the cable before soldering the nipple on and throw it across the room,.
Remove the nibble, put the bolt on the cable and resolder. ( each of the 4
times I have put a new cable on I have forgotten to put on the bolt )
Bob Nogueira
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