[ARC5] Bowden tuning cables problem

[J. Forster]

Hi Richard,

Mike Hanz has info on the spline attachment on his AAF radio pages, but
before you start chopping them up try this.

Oil the OD thoroughly with light mineral or automotive oil and flex the
thing all along the length. Then do the same thing while pulling on the
sheath. You might be surprised by how much the thing lengthens. If this
does it, wipe the oil off and enjoy.

FWIW,

-John

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> Folks,
>
> I have just obtained some of those hard-to-find Bowden tuning cables
> used on SCR-274, etc.   Having just tried several on a set and control
> unit, I find they are unusable in their current form.
>
> The problem is that the inner is too long relative to the outer. I can
> assemble one end just fine, and it all works as expected. But the other
> end cannot be assembled because the locking ring doesn't get anywhere
> near the collar on the set/control unit.
>
> I presume I have cables intended for some other application, where the
> spline is buried much further into the equipment.
>
> Anyone know if its possible to modify these cables, and if so, how you
> do it?   I hope it can be done, because they are otherwise in good
> condition.
>
> best regards
>
>
> Richard
> G7RVI
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