altering remote cables

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  • September 3, 2018 at 2:31 pm #11054
    dmbono
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      I have a pair of 50’s era Mercury remote throttle/shift cables that I would like to shorten. The core is made of wrapped steel wire, sheathed with a plastic spiral wrapper. I think that they are crimped into place at the terminals. Has anybody successfully shortened these cables? I’m willing to machine new sleeves, thought maybe I could epoxy the new terminals on?

      September 3, 2018 at 3:46 pm #82218
      garry-in-michigan
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        NO – They unravel continuously. Most just buy a shorter cable. . . 😎

        September 3, 2018 at 3:51 pm #82221
        bill-loveland
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          Any idea how they do it in the factory?

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