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xoxoxoBruce · 03-22-2013, 05:18 PM

Even with a sharp cutter, you end up with a bundle of wires cut off square. Not conducive to threading through a maze, as the blunt end of the wires on the outside of the bundle are going to catch. The wires have to be secured together, preferably in a way that can form a point, or at least rounded edges. Since you don't have the proper stuff to solder them, probably epoxy would be best. After it sets, you may even be able to contour it a little with an abrasive.

and more beer.

Lamplighter · 03-22-2013, 07:00 PM

Here's a YouTube that shows the cables being threaded into a "housing cable"
and terminated with a ferrule and lubricated before being attached.

Griff · 03-22-2013, 08:44 PM

You did the threading with the housings off the bike and replaced the housing at the same time, right? Cuz old damaged housings are probably as much to blame for shifter issues as bad cables.

footfootfoot · 03-22-2013, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Even with a sharp cutter, you end up with a bundle of wires cut off square. Not conducive to threading through a maze, as the blunt end of the wires on the outside of the bundle are going to catch. The wires have to be secured together, preferably in a way that can form a point, or at least rounded edges. Since you don't have the proper stuff to solder them, probably epoxy would be best. After it sets, you may even be able to contour it a little with an abrasive.

and more beer.

That's why you cut them last, after they've been installed. And more beer.

xoxoxoBruce · 03-22-2013, 10:02 PM

OK Nelson, telling him he already fucked up doesn't help him. He's looking for a save here. You know, a way to bail his ass out before he damages his house and health.

Oh wait... lutefisk... never mind about the health.

03-22-2013, 05:18 PM	#1
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Even with a sharp cutter, you end up with a bundle of wires cut off square. Not conducive to threading through a maze, as the blunt end of the wires on the outside of the bundle are going to catch. The wires have to be secured together, preferably in a way that can form a point, or at least rounded edges. Since you don't have the proper stuff to solder them, probably epoxy would be best. After it sets, you may even be able to contour it a little with an abrasive. and more beer. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

03-22-2013, 08:44 PM	#3
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	You did the threading with the housings off the bike and replaced the housing at the same time, right? Cuz old damaged housings are probably as much to blame for shifter issues as bad cables. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

03-22-2013, 10:02 PM	#5
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	OK Nelson, telling him he already fucked up doesn't help him. He's looking for a save here. You know, a way to bail his ass out before he damages his house and health. Oh wait... lutefisk... never mind about the health. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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03-22-2013, 07:00 PM	#2
Lamplighter Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bottom lands of the Missoula floods Posts: 6,402	Here's a YouTube that shows the cables being threaded into a "housing cable" and terminated with a ferrule and lubricated before being attached.

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