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Barkalarr
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posted on 6/2/14 at 05:35 PM Reply With Quote
How to terminate universal clutch cable?

I've got a universal clutch cable because it's a bit longer than the sierra one I had.
I've got the Indy floor mounted pedals and a type 9. At the moment, the universal cable goes round the Zetec engine mount.

Question is - what's the best way to terminate the "other" end of the cable?

The end inside the car has a nipple secured to it which came with the cable already attached. The kit I have doesn't have a nipple or any other way to terminate it, so I need to get something which is able to take the pressure.

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Andybarbet

posted on 6/2/14 at 08:38 PM Reply With Quote
Not sure if this is suitable but its worth a look.

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posted on 6/2/14 at 08:59 PM Reply With Quote
Thanks - I've just bought one (I couldn't find that anywhere) but I don't think it's going to be man-enough.

Any other ideas ?

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Andybarbet

posted on 6/2/14 at 10:24 PM Reply With Quote
I used one on my vespa rear brake cable but like you say, possibly not man enough for the clutch cable on a car.

Interested in any replies as I need to do the same thing when I get further on in my build.





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dave_424

posted on 6/2/14 at 10:36 PM Reply With Quote
Used this part for a clutch cable for my ZX9, works fine if done up murder tight. If I were you I would put that item on, then with a blow torch heat it up and silver solder/solder it on also.

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CosKev3

posted on 7/2/14 at 09:14 AM Reply With Quote
I have seen people mention putting a blob of weld in the end of these.

I think the important thing to do with these universal cables is make sure you have a 'stop' on your pedal,set so once the clutch is fully in you don't get any further travel to stretch/pull the cable apart.

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Sloan85

posted on 7/2/14 at 11:36 AM Reply With Quote
I used one of those solderless nipples tightened up as tight as possible and the I silver soldered it to be sure it was secure. I frayed the end first to give more area for the solder to adhere to. No problems yet.

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posted on 8/2/14 at 06:49 PM Reply With Quote
If you have a local wire rope agent near you he will be able to 'crimp' an end on for you using hydraulic pressure.It will never move.....Speedograph Richfield in Nottingham did me a couple.....


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