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| | | | Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 22 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 22 | Hope this is in the correct forum. I am restoring a 1955 First Series Chevy truck and replaced the throttle and choke cables. When I installed the, into the truck, they are definitely longer than what was in the truck previously as they bend a lot under the dash before going through the firewall; and have a lot of cable left in the engine compartment before the carburetor. Is there an easy way to shorten these cables without ruining the integrity of the cables. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,303 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,303 | Pull the cable out of the sheath.
Run the cable to the bracket for a test fit for length.
Mark the sheath and cut it to the proper length.
Reinstall the cable into the sheath and run it through for a test fit and cut it to the proper length.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 22 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 22 | Thank you. What is the best way to cut the sheath? | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,233 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,233 | Hacksaw, die grinder with a cut off wheel, lineman pliers...just remember to deburr it when done. Also, it's a good idea to put a light coat of white lube on the cable when sliding it back into the outer sheath... Mike B  | | | | | Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 22 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 22 | Thank you very much. Will try this out. | | |
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