Re: [AMC-list] 1966 downshift cable

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If the casing does come off there are places where you can get 6' or longer lengths of shrink wrap. Slide it on and shrink it, looks like new. ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Frank Swygert" <farna@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Sunday, May 6, 2012 5:44:28 PM
> Subject: Re: [AMC-list] 1966 downshift cable
> How is the cable "bad", Wayne? If it's stiff/hard to move but will
> still move you can probably save it. Coil it up and soak it in diesel
> fuel (or tranny fluid) for a couple days. Add a 1/2 pint or so of
> acetone or paint thinner (shouldn't be more than 1/2 gallon of diesel,
> maybe as little as a quart). Cover it so fumes mostly stay in the
> bucket and the acetone/thinner won't evaporate so fast. After the
> first day pull it out and work it. Should be a little better. Then let
> it soak another day and check again for improvement. The
> thinner/acetone will help penetration, the diesel will lubricate it
> real good.
> The rubber shell might get soft, but the cable should loosen up. Try
> to take any boots/grommets off before soaking so they don't get messed
> up. This usually works. If the rubber casing comes off these usually
> have a spiral wire wrap on the inside. Good to leave that exposed and
> just spray it with penetrating oil once a year - never will freeze up
> again. The rubber sheathing looks good and does keep moisture out, but
> there is no way to get lubricant in. They were only intended to last
> 10-15 years though, and do that admirably well with no maintenance at
> all.
> -----------------------
> Date: Sun, 6 May 2012 12:21:16 -0400
> From: Wayne LaMothe<superglider@xxxxxxxx>
> Does anyone have one? It is for an iron case Flashomatic in a 66 Ambo.
> I have a spare tranny but it has a bad detent cable to control the
> downshifts. I want to get it rebuilt and have it ready for a swap when
> I
> get the 66 into the garage. The guy that does my tranny's is heading
> south permanently and I have already traded him for the work. I am
> just
> not ready to get that deep into the 66 before I get the 69 completed.
> --
> Frank Swygert
> Editor - American Motors Cars Magazine
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