Originally Posted by Pre '68 Dave
Most all "T" handle cables do not have a long enough shank on the handle. When pulled out they come out of the housing and flop in the air.
Go with the correct cable. I used one of these recently.

I'm a daily driver only vehicle. I have used a cable just like this for ten years. I slipped graphite down the sleeve then 30 wt oil, flawless for ten years, never binds. Mine has a kerf in it to keep the "OVERDRIVE" label exactly east and west.


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