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Front Deck Release Solution from Simple Parts, Tired of crap cables and housings? Look here: |
Series9 |
Jul 1 2016, 06:21 AM
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Lesbians taste like chicken. Group: Members Posts: 5,444 Joined: 22-August 04 From: DeLand, FL Member No.: 2,602 Region Association: South East States |
I've had a couple of rounds dealing with front deck releases lately, and the low quality parts we have to suffer in order to get the job done, so.....
I doubt I'm the first to notice this tidbit, but the release handle will screw on to a throttle cable: Attached thumbnail(s) |
Series9 |
Jul 1 2016, 06:27 AM
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Lesbians taste like chicken. Group: Members Posts: 5,444 Joined: 22-August 04 From: DeLand, FL Member No.: 2,602 Region Association: South East States |
Parts needed:
1 new 914 throttle cable 6' of bicycle brake housing (not shift housing, it's thinner) from your local bike shop. 1 tube 5-minute epoxy Time needed: About an hour Step 1: Cut the engine-end off the new throttle cable and remove the cable from the housing. Step 2: Remove the end fittings from the throttle housing. I do this by putting the housing in a vise and then setting up a crescent wrench so it will just slide on the housing, but not past the fittings on the end. A couple of taps on the wrench with a hammer and the fittings come off. Step 3: Fill the ends with epoxy. We do this so we can drill out the fitting to the approximate OD of the brake housing so it's not swimming around in the larger fitting. Attached thumbnail(s) |
Series9 |
Jul 1 2016, 06:32 AM
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Lesbians taste like chicken. Group: Members Posts: 5,444 Joined: 22-August 04 From: DeLand, FL Member No.: 2,602 Region Association: South East States |
Step 4: After the epoxy sets, drill the small side for the cable and the large size for the brake housing.
Step 5: Bend the mounting tab on the latch assembly by 90 degrees, drill and tap 6mmx1.0 tap. Step 6: Install the firewall fitting on the release tube under the dash and screw the engine-end into the latch assembly. Step 7: Put it together and enjoy a 20-year fix that works like butter. Total cost: Less than $30. Attached thumbnail(s) |
Series9 |
Jul 1 2016, 06:33 AM
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Lesbians taste like chicken. Group: Members Posts: 5,444 Joined: 22-August 04 From: DeLand, FL Member No.: 2,602 Region Association: South East States |
And:
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rick 918-S |
Jul 1 2016, 06:43 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,493 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
I noticed my front cable pulling really hard. Time for maintenance before I end up snapping one too. Good fix Joe.
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Steve |
Jul 1 2016, 07:31 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,614 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
Nice solution!! Thanks for sharing!! Mine was crap. I bought a new stock one from Pelican. After installing the handle was harder than hell to pull and the sheath would pull out of the tabs and not disengage correctly. I pulled it back a part and lubed the cable with silicon grease and now it works great. Next time it dies, I will use your method.
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green914 |
Jul 1 2016, 08:51 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,467 Joined: 29-March 11 From: Sacramento, California Member No.: 12,874 Region Association: Northern California |
Thanks for sharing (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) looks like an easy fix.
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cary |
Jul 1 2016, 09:01 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,900 Joined: 26-January 04 From: Sherwood Oregon Member No.: 1,608 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I think I know someone that can make them for us. LOL.
His car needs a new cable. I have the fresh cad plated latch. But its waiting for a new cable. |
pete000 |
Jul 1 2016, 11:45 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,885 Joined: 23-August 10 From: Bradenton Florida Member No.: 12,094 Region Association: South East States |
This looks like a 914 Rubber new part !
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Chris Pincetich |
Jul 1 2016, 12:04 PM
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B-) Group: Members Posts: 2,082 Joined: 3-October 05 From: Point Reyes Station, CA Member No.: 4,907 Region Association: Northern California |
This looks like a 914 Rubber new part ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I already bought/installed the new cable Mikey & co. sells now, and w/o some lube it is way more difficult than it should be to pop the front latch open. It's not even really a "cable" but a piece of soft metal shaped like a cable that kinks and breaks easily if bent back and forth. The new parts are better than the 40 year old sticktion, but still kinda difficult. It seems silly that a better/smoother cable housing has not been developed, as it is not rocket science, and bicycle cables/housings are so cheap, smooth, and durable. My fab skills are unworthy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) GREAT JOB Joe (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) I would pay $50 for a new, "Like-Butter" smooth front latch cable system. I use it a lot! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
wes |
Jul 1 2016, 12:42 PM
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wes Group: Members Posts: 1,589 Joined: 8-December 07 From: Ukiah Ca Member No.: 8,436 Region Association: Northern California |
I have Marks and mine works fine! (not like butter)
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Mikey914 |
Jul 2 2016, 02:39 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,678 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Mine is made like OEM, yes you and use bike cable sheath if you want. I also sell the pull cable alone if you wish to fabricate your own. In fact, before I started making them like factory, I did exactly this. It's a cheap relatively easy fix, just a matter of how stock you want to go.
As far as the comment on breaking, yes you can fatigue the metal cable (just like OEM) if you try, but in normal use, should not be an issue. And yes, you should lube your assembly on the release (at the front). The cable sheath only keeps the cable on the correct path and allows it to pull against the side of it internally. Lubrication inside the sheath should not be necessary as it is a smooth surface and there is nothing to bind on. You will want to put it in the factor routing through the light bucket and bend the metal tabs down around it to secure it into place. This takes some flex out of the assembly, and is why factory put them there. |
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