The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area General Truck Talk Broken Throttle Cable

The wire came apart from the knob. Is there a way to repair this? Doesn't look like it would stand a re-crimp and these little cables have to pull a lot of pounds for their size. Weld? I would appreciate any replies as I don't want to buy a re-production because they just look a bit tacky and I want to maintain the original. Many thanks!!!

http://s23.photobucket.com/user/littlebuddytoo/media/48Chevy/Picture%20009.jpg.html

This is a perfect job for a TIG welder.

Thank you 52Carl! Now I just have to find a person who can do this. Cheers!

Silver-solder. I did a bunch of them on small aircraft.

I did my choke cable by filing shallow notches (avoid sharp v's though - make them rounded) in the wire and then crimp the drilled out end of the rod into them. It works fine and no welding required which I could have done if I thought it was necessary. I think that is how they were originally done as there is no sign of weld or silver solder.

Thank you c53 and Gazz! A welding guy I spoke with said that welding would only weaken the metal. I spoke with a timber supply person who does swaging and crimping for the timber industry and he said silver soldering would be best for this little job c53. Interesting little bit of fabrication you did Gazz, I'll keep your method in mind because it sounds like a great alternative if not the best method to go with. Thanks all for your help in this little fix-it!