02GF74
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| posted on 23/10/08 at 11:18 AM |
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fitting a speedo end
What do you think are my chances of being able to remove a speedo end fitting from one cable and to crimp it onto an other?
The fittings are metal tubes crimped on with a six sided tool
See below, RH corner - the fitrting is metal sleeve with an aluminium nut on it.
Basically am I going to end up with 2 ruined cables (about a tenner each) or am I better off flogging on ebay and getting speedy cables to make one
up?
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 23/10/08 at 11:46 AM |
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I've done this before with the cortina but rather than crimp it I wrapped button thread round the two parts then coated the thread in thin epoxy
glue to bond it all together much like making a fishing rod etc or my r/c planes
totally bomb proof and permanent, you could use carbon tow if feeling a bit flash 
If you score the suface with a file or 40 grade sanding paper it will give the glue better grip
[Edited on 23/10/08 by Mr Whippy]
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02GF74
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| posted on 24/10/08 at 08:57 AM |
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... one good reason is that the collar splits when it is hammered into a cicular shape so it can be pulled off the cable.
Don't ask how I know that. 
Should still hold though so all is not lost - let's hope the other cable is same diameter! (think I should have checked first??)
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