Throttle Cable
 

Hi,
I am about to install my first throttle cable.
I have always used a wire in the past.
Is there anything special I need to know or do?
Do I solder the ends to revent unraveling?
Thanks,
KW_Counter

RE: Throttle Cable
 

Solder on brass threaded coupler or similar
device. Use plastic to plastic connection on the
carb arm also.


Bob

RE: Throttle Cable
 

I always Solder on my threaded end that will hold the ball link set up on the carb first.
Then i Mark the length i need to the servo.
Mark it and solder that end abit past what i need. Then i cut the remainder off with a dremel.

Ive never had a problem with the flex cable unraveling by doing this.

RE: Throttle Cable
 

Make sure you tie down the tube that the cable is in so that it moves the cable instead of bowing it. Probably not a big problem on a carb since it doesn't have much resistance. I had a problem with it bowing a lot on my float plane rudder.

RE: Throttle Cable
 

I only use cables for all my throttle and steering applications. And I use the EZ Connectors for both throttle arm and servo ends
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...?ProdID=DUB121 Work great.

RE: Throttle Cable
 

This cable is using EZ Connectors on both ends.
Both control arms are plastic.
I'm not worried about RFI.
I am worried about unravelling.

The tube seems pretty secure but will watch for problems here.

Thanks for the suggestions.

KW_Counter

RE: Throttle Cable
 

Hi
I like the braided cables too. Solder the area you wish to cut BEFORE cutting, I use a cut off wheel in the dremmel. no fraying at all. The smoother the cable or any control rod, wire, etc, moves the less drain on the battery you'll have.