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Message started by Greg G on Jul 19th, 2018 at 6:43pm

Title: Rudder cable
Post by Greg G on Jul 19th, 2018 at 6:43pm
Had a rudder cable break on my 35 cc Factor today right at the clevis end where it goes through the hole. >:( Appears the vibration on the metal clevis end cut through the cable.
Any suggestions to keep this from happening?
Any ideas for replacement cable as I’m having trouble locating cable online in a timely fashion. Anybody used something like 100-200 lb spectra braided fishing line? Strong and doesn’t stretch.

Title: Re: Rudder cable
Post by Grant on Jul 19th, 2018 at 6:58pm
Hi Greg
If it is a pull pull cable system ,the Dubro line is what I use. it comes 2 /56 or 4/40 pull system with all the attachments.
I only use  the 4/40 cable on the gas engines.
Grant
Du-Bro no 518

Title: Re: Rudder cable
Post by Greg G on Jul 19th, 2018 at 10:05pm
Thanks for the product # Grant, I have ordered it tonight. I’m still thinking about giving spectra braided line a try though. If it doesn’t work I have metal cable coming.

Title: Re: Rudder cable
Post by Grant on Jul 20th, 2018 at 4:54am
Hi Greg
Probably any material will work  as long as it doesn't stretch over time.
The Du-bro cable is made of strands of steel coated with nylon covering and never changes the movement of the rudder.
Grant

Title: Re: Rudder cable
Post by Fingers on Jul 20th, 2018 at 7:01am
If you'd like Greg, I have some Kevlar strand  in my field box.

Title: Re: Rudder cable
Post by Greg G on Jul 20th, 2018 at 10:44am
I have some to Sandy, I use it for fishing. The stuff is stupid strong for its size and zero stretch, that is why I thought it maybe a workable alternative to the metal cable.
I have metal cable on the way from GH though.
$16 for the cable kit and $14 shipping >:(

Title: Re: Rudder cable
Post by JackDD on Jul 20th, 2018 at 11:10am
Greg, try Amazon.. ::)

Title: Re: Rudder cable
Post by Greg G on Jul 20th, 2018 at 11:17am
Called Great Hobbies and talked to them about the shipping cost after I posted Jack. Has been dealt with and shipping charges updated to $5.

Title: Re: Rudder cable
Post by JackDD on Jul 20th, 2018 at 9:17pm
great ;) 8-)

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