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Installing
and Routing your Cable
Mechanical
cables have moving parts, and so they are always subject to wear. That is
why they will have to be replaced from time to time. You can dramatically
reduce the wear and increase the effective life of a mechanical cable
however by following a few simple rules....
(1) Avoid
tight bends:
Do
not force the cable to bend sharply around the bodywork of the vehicle,
but find an "easy path" for it to follow. Sometimes it is
necessary to fit an angle drive attachment to one end of the cable to
avoid having to bend it too sharply. This
is not uncommon where mechanical cables are attached to a gearbox and we
can supply you with an angle drive if you need one. It is a cheaper option
than having to regularly replace the cable.
(2) Take
care when securing cables:
Longer
cables may need to be clamped at certain points along their length to hold
them in place. Take care not over-tighten the clamps however as this can
squeeze the outer sheath of the cable against the inner core, causing it
to bind and seize up.
(3) Check
any oil seals:
Where
mechanical cables connect into a gearbox or engine casing there is usually
an oil seal to prevent oil being drawn into the cable. This may not appear
to be a problem, as the oil could be seen as lubrication for the cable.
Unfortunately the oil often goes right along the cable and into the gauge,
speedo, rev counter or other instrument and prevents it from reading
correctly. If oil continues to leak along the cable the instrument will
stop working altogether and it will need a complete overhaul. |
