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Re: [Tigers] A Tiger Adventure

To: Kirk Smith <twotigers@verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [Tigers] A Tiger Adventure
From: Owain Lloyd <owain.lloyd@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 16:16:16 +0100
I once had to hash up the heater control valve rod when my throttle
cable snapped at Prescott hillclimb in the paddock.  now I use a lokar
cable and always carry a spare liner.  nicely made cable with ball
ends.

On Saturday, August 14, 2010, Kirk Smith <twotigers@verizon.net> wrote:
> I've been using a rod for the last 20 years.  The same rod.  It's a section
> of heavy gauge coat hanger.  Seriously!  With my set up it's a pretty
> straight pull, so no cable needed.  And, when I need WOT I get WOT!!
>
> Kirk
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tigers-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of garywinblad@comcast.net
> Sent: Friday, August 13, 2010 4:49 PM
> To: rfraser@bluefrog.com
> Cc: tigers@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Tigers] A Tiger Adventure
>
> I think you guys need to add a few drops of oil to your cable once in
> a while.
> BUT, the best thing to do is replace it with a "rod".  I made mine out
> of brass rod from the hardware store... easy!  AND, it feels really
> good without the drag of the cable.
> Gary
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ron Fraser <rfraser@bluefrog.com>
> To: Mark 'Rense (GE Indust, ConsInd)' <mark.rense@ge.com>,
> tigers@autox.team.net
> Sent: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 21:29:23 -0000 (UTC)
> Subject: Re: [Tigers] A Tiger Adventure
>
> Bugz
>     I had this happen at the Suni @ Big Sky but I did have a spare in
> the Boot, I always carry a spare.  Changed out the cable in the parking lot
> of one of the local markets then drove back to the hotel to see if Rick
from
> SS had any still for sale.  All gone so I ordered one when I got home.
> Never leave home without one.
>
>     The solid cable flexes and can break; a multi wire cable would
> probably be better.  I played with the cable mount and the throttle lever
to
> get as straight a shot to the carb as possible.   I hope that will reduce
> the flex in the cable and thus increase the cable life.
>
> Ron Fraser
>
>
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