Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

The throttle cable on my ST824 is shot.  A new lever and cable is around $30, but the lever is fine.  I looked at some generic throttle controls and they come with about twice as much cable as I need (only need about 25").  Anyone know somewhere I can buy just throttle cable and housing?

Bring your old cable to a bicycle shop. They will probably have just what you need for a couple of bucks. Make sure you get a stainless steel cable and lube it with some white lithium grease if you can get it in there. Otherwise, use some light oil to lube it.

Hey Borat,

This is something you may be interested in, We had one like this at our shop years ago, worked great, had all the parts we ever needed to repair braided cables..

http://www.retrocycle.com/CustomChromeParts/7238/Cable_Assembly_and_Repair_Kit.html

Friiy

friiy wrote:
Very nice. Wish I would have known about it two bikes ago. I replaced a few cables in the last couple of years. The price of two cables would buy that kit. Thanks for the tip.

The outer housing on cables is sometimes good, leaving you only to replace the parts that you need to repair the cable.

Friiy

   He's looking for the wire wrap housing style with a single stiff wire inside.  The ends go to holes like a governor link.   The ends are shapped the same as a governor link, two quick 90 degree angle and fit into holes like a governor link.

   I've never seen that style cable available in bulk or short pieces.  You can get generic or Ariens OEM throttles for 5-15 dollars but usually have to get them online so a shipping charge.  If you can bend your own ends then the hardware places have generic throttle cables you can cut to size.   There's probably some guy in your area that has a bunch of old Ariens bodies.    

I used to have the tool to bend the "z" at the end of solid wire, the inner and outer wire, pluse the tool can be ordered from Rotory Corp. ( I can't remember the length of the min amount)

http://www.hobby-lobby.com/z_bender_pliers_2861_prd1.htm

Similar to this I posted, but a diffrent tool

Friiy

Friiy,
Interesting, I never knew there was such a tool. I've had to bend a few ends and it's a pain in the neck getting the 90 right so they don't slip. The hand bending generally don't come out that good. This days I horde old cables from scrap bodies.

Hey Trouts2,

This is the one I used, I loved it.. If you wanted, you could make little z bend govenor links with it..

http://www.agrisupply.com/product.asp?pn=29088

off subject-- I can't seem to get the edit bar for posting anymore, I can't figure out what has changed. (ya know the bar of tools that allow you to add a link, picture, font or change color of post). if anyone knows email through ABBY's Guide.


Thanks,

Friiy

Trouts,

Try this link, IT gives you a view of the tool and it is esy to make with 1/2 bar stock (if you have), also if you want all the alternate part numers to locate one..

http://www.rotarycorp.com/CGI-BIN/LANSAWEB?WEBEVENT+L9120F418296760000B4906J+CED+ENG

Good Luck,

Friiy

if i have to make the Z bend in a cable thats broken l heat it glowing red first its bends much easier then and wont break on u.. l just use my hand held torch for solidering wire it work great. but l wouldnt mind getting one of those kits for the shop it looks neat and handy!

The problem with heating the cable is you can take the temper off the steel ( soften it, it may bend off the Z over time), also you take away the corrosion protection of the cable.

Get the Z bend bar tool, you will enjoy it.

I always cut the outer cable with a small fine triangle file, that way I could cut almost through the outer cable and "twist and snap" the outer housing off. This way the inner cable was not nicked or scratched.

The cable kit we had a smudge pot type of solder unit, It wasn't very big but it sat on the table and would not knock over and spill, I don't know about the handheld unit, it might be portable, but it takes a while to heat up. I would hate to have to hold it the whole time and not spill it on myself while working with it..

Niper, If you are going to get a kit be sure that you get one that is made more for lawn stuff and the cable size needed, the one I posted Is for motorcycles (I think). That cable kit pays for itself in just a few times of use. The kit also allows you to use "New Old Stock" that is not selling, because you can adjust sizes and ends on existing cables you have already.. Plus the added benifit of not having to special order a cable for something you are not a dealer for (at almost list price + shipping ) and trying to make a buck on it still..


Alright, Buy that stuff and tell me later how much you like it,

Good Luck,

Friiy