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pjkaiser

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Hood Cable??
« on: June 12, 2020, 08:25:59 AM »
I am in the need of a hood cable for my heavily modified Henry J (it broke) and since they didn't come with one, I would like any Hood cable that is at least  4 ' long.   I have the housing that is still working fine, it you have any that are just the wir
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MarkH

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Re: Hood Cable??
« Reply #1 on: June 12, 2020, 07:41:56 PM »
I am clueless the diameter of your cable but a company named Oregon makes a variety of sizes & lengths. I was able to fit new all new cables to my Aero for what I couldn't find NOS. I basically swaged new Oregon cables to my OEM controls. I can post more info of the process if you find correct size cables &  want to give it a shot.
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Re: Hood Cable??
« Reply #2 on: June 12, 2020, 08:05:04 PM »
it is piano wire
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Re: Hood Cable??
« Reply #3 on: June 12, 2020, 11:48:49 PM »
If it's just the core you need these guys have a nice variety of sizes. The 1/4lb rolls are very reasonable. Not knowing your control end, I'm guessing you'll still need to swage it to your knob shaft as OEM.
https://www.mcmaster.com/spring-temper-steel-wire
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