Esperance 1 #1 Posted March 10, 2017 I'm looking to replace the choke & throttle cables on my 800 Special. Are they all universal or specific to my tractor model. I find cable pairs on eBay and was wondering if they would fit. Suggestions? FTS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #2 Posted March 11, 2017 They are not all the same length..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,112 #3 Posted March 11, 2017 I just buy them long and they are pretty simple to cut to length. Then you can add the Z bend to the cable which is easiest with Z bend pliers but they sell a Z bend tool for only a couple of bucks or then there's always the needle nose pliers method too. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 26,148 #4 Posted March 11, 2017 14 minutes ago, wallfish said: I just buy them long and they are pretty simple to cut to length. Then you can add the Z bend to the cable which is easiest with Z bend pliers but they sell a Z bend tool for only a couple of bucks or then there's always the needle nose pliers method too. And... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PSully 61 #5 Posted March 11, 2017 I Just found a place that sells just the inner core wire for throttle and choke cables. It was $14.48 for 100 feet including shipping if anyone is interested, here's the site: http://www.mfgsupply.com/3-245.html This wire is .058", and my original wire is .054" which should not be a problem. I've got 10+ tractors plus other things that use wire like this, so I'm thinking this will be a good investment. When it arrives, I'll check back in and let everyone know how it is. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,112 #6 Posted March 11, 2017 It's definitely handy to have that wire around when you have a bunch of tractors. The conduit comes in bulk too. I like the covered, lined stuff. It has a plastic lining tube inside which creates a nice smooth slide of the wire and keeps water out. Search around and you can find the little metal ferrules to fit on the ends of the conduit. http://www.psep.biz/store/universal_mower_cables.htm 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,485 #7 Posted March 11, 2017 I have Pats small engine bookmarked ...Dan, @achtoalso says they have quite a bit of stuff we use. There are a few threads here on making custom cables here @Esperance feel free to do a search. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PSully 61 #8 Posted March 11, 2017 2 hours ago, wallfish said: It's definitely handy to have that wire around when you have a bunch of tractors. The conduit comes in bulk too. I like the covered, lined stuff. It has a plastic lining tube inside which creates a nice smooth slide of the wire and keeps water out. Search around and you can find the little metal ferrules to fit on the ends of the conduit. http://www.psep.biz/store/universal_mower_cables.htm Thanks for that link. I went ahead and ordered the lined conduit. It didn't cost much more than the plain stuff, and "you only live once". I still have the inner wire coming from MFG Supply as well. I'm looking forward to replacing some troublesome cables as soon as it all arrives. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PSully 61 #9 Posted March 16, 2017 I got my inner wire from http://www.mfgsupply.com/3-245.html today. It has a slightly larger diameter than the original wire, but it fits nicely into the original conduit. I'm still waiting on the new conduit from http://www.psep.biz/store/universal_mower_cables.htm, and when that gets here, I'll no longer take any "%^*#" from any throttle, or choke cable as long as I live! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
