A problem with the original cables & the repros is that if you withdraw the
knob & cable too far (a foot or so should do it) that little D-shaped piece
Randall describes can fall out. It is so tiny many folk never realized they
have lost something, but they soon discover that their knob doesn't lock.
I too have made the piece (proof positive that it is dead easy) though this
task is much simpler if you have a good one to use as a guide. It's sort of
like the smallest woodruff key you can imagine. As I recall, it fits in a
slot that is under that springy metal band. With the cable full in you
slide the band back, insert this D-piece and then return the band to where
it was... and DON'T pull the cable way out again.
Geo
----- Original Message -----
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
>
> Depends on what is wrong with it. I've fixed at least one cable that I
> think might be original to a Triumph, by fabricating a replacement for the
> part that locks to the shaft. It was just a "D" shaped piece of flat
> brass
> and the original one was worn out. The shaft was also worn, so I made the
> new piece a bit oversize to compensate.
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