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FX
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MAY 02, 04:38 PM
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Since I got the shift cable adjusted properly, I've discovered the major problem now is the sticking select cable. I read in a post about 'Freezing' thats not the problem, not that cold out. However it has probably gotten wet from water or moisture somehow, and is most likely corroded . It sat outside, covered of course, but on gravel. moisture got up in there from the wet ground.
I read in that post that the end of the select cable can be drilled to allow for lubricating, but is not specific on how to do it. Has any one done this, and what would be the procedure?
Bobby[This message has been edited by FX (edited 05-02-2019).]
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viperine
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MAY 02, 04:44 PM
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Honestly, I would just replace the cable with a Rodney Dickman cable.
After 30 years, oil might get you a little improvement, but the new hole will speed up the deterioration.
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FX
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MAY 02, 05:39 PM
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Yes. I agree. but for a $110 I think a hole for frequent lubricating at this time would be a lot better. I wouldn't mind at all giving it a few squirts now and then. Could hold up a long time... I would have no problem replacing it, I already put a new shift cable in it. That's not the problem, the cost is...I just have to know if anyone has done this, and how...I can make a boot for it to keep water out... [This message has been edited by FX (edited 05-02-2019).]
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FX
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MAY 03, 12:42 PM
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viperine, I'm taking your advice, and ordering Rodney's new select cable. Even if I could get some oil in there, there's no way it's going to lube the inclined section. Replace it, and forget it. Rodney's come with a boot on the end too. Thank you...
Bobby
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Blacktree
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MAY 03, 01:02 PM
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I was just about to put a Rodney Dickman select cable up for sale. It's used, but in excellent condition. You could save a few bucks. Drop me an email or PM if interested.
Edit: for what it's worth, I've been down this road also. When the OEM select cable started binding, I dripped oil down inside until it came out the other end. That didn't help much. The cable still was 'sticky'. And when I removed it for a second oiling, a bunch of rusty crud oozed out. I guess the cable sheath rusted up inside. So I replaced it with a Rodney Dickman cable. It was money well spent.[This message has been edited by Blacktree (edited 05-03-2019).]
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FX
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MAY 03, 04:21 PM
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That's exactly what I'm thinking Blacktree, "money well spent". I think a new cable would actually be more economical in the long run. No way of telling how long a used one would last, and it is a fair amount of work (for me) to install one. Thank you very much though, for your offer...
Bobby
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Blacktree
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MAY 03, 04:30 PM
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