[ARC5] Bowden tuning cables problem

[Tim]

A remedy that seems to work:  Once oiled and "flexed" as others have
described, tie some string to each end, hang it vertically with a weight on
one end and let it hang for a while. Seems to do the trick. YMMV  ;o)
Tim
N6CC

On Tue, Mar 26, 2013 at 1:49 AM, Richard Hankins <
g7rvi at richard-hankins.org.uk> wrote:

> 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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