hotajax 256 #1 Posted 12 hours ago May I pick your collective brains please? What is the latest version of the part number I need for a 1984 Wheel Horse 314-8 throttle cable? Maybe it's the same as the Toro, I don't know. Thanks in advance. I saw one reference at Jack's that said the cable is now obsolete. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 12,129 #2 Posted 12 hours ago https://www.partstree.com/parts/toro-110714/ No reason you can't replace just the cable from bulk material. Possibly a local repair shop would have some. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotajax 256 #3 Posted 12 hours ago 5 minutes ago, gwest_ca said: https://www.partstree.com/parts/toro-110714/ No reason you can't replace just the cable from bulk material. Possibly a local repair shop would have some. That might give me a reason to coat the cable with silicone lube inside the housing. Thanks for the idea. Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 31,513 #4 Posted 12 hours ago I keep bulk cable & sheathing in stock. It tends to get shared between @WHX??, my friend Joel & me. Think I've had the same 2 rolls for 4yrs now and there is still a few tractors worth left. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotajax 256 #5 Posted 12 hours ago Can you just bend that cable with a needle nose pliers after you fish it through the sheathing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 31,513 #6 Posted 11 hours ago (edited) 34 minutes ago, hotajax said: Can you just bend that cable with a needle nose pliers after you fish it through the sheathing? Yes you can. Here are some other alternatives that make the job a little easier. A DIY Z bend pliers. A dedicated Z bend pliers. https://www.amazon.com/HRGDFBP-Spring-Pliers-Bending-Aircraft/dp/B0FRF4GF6V/ref=sr_1_7 Edited 11 hours ago by Achto 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 55,995 #7 Posted 11 hours ago 23 minutes ago, hotajax said: bend that cable with a needle nose pliers You can but it really really helps to have one of these. They are marketed for the radio controlled plane hobby but same difference. https://www.amazon.com/Z-Bend-Pliers-Useful-Airplane-Building/dp/B0D1R2VGVS/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2FJK1P4WW8NN9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fRVcLT52hctO4LWC1h_beQjyfTo4QUFZBZHHVv5W9pOasAcjZpVW2t6x5DC6KAluaTkKmYv29KPPqH2I9OjHWPkNTitgAqk3aFzCBXRR-kfgliMzqT1gEgjXuEtmSuUc-CoSL6lzDiyZISm1pY4weCwvbaNmj_u-o3lyNMouuMFZtHTsQ_G9t3GI4RNL4IfEEWctFh2Dics9RZ5jdRT7A29IN3RBjo_ILGT3uL73K0YatjZI4ryHDUJN8cfUFAT9w-rxqwgDtGnJz-kSNm6ccE9I1shECWDw3AImtNPS5eM.RZz0dpHfCO49DVIQtGy2U1Bn6uj9iShz3oPVHmtQBYk&dib_tag=se&keywords=z+bend+pliers&qid=1776729896&sprefix=z+bend%2Caps%2C415&sr=8-1 They have gotten pretty pricey in the jungle but look around if you want one I think I only paid 15 for mine. The stuff that Dan has got has a nylon inner that is just as slick as cat crap on linoleum. Make it to any length you need. Problem is yes it comes in huge rolls but make some friends or list lengths in classifies. I have part numbers somewhere in here if your truly interested. Think it's a Stens offering. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 55,995 #8 Posted 11 hours ago Dans a faster typer... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotajax 256 #9 Posted 11 hours ago 18 minutes ago, Achto said: Yes you can. Here are some other alternatives that make the job a little easier. A DIY Z bend pliers. A dedicated Z bend pliers. https://www.amazon.com/HRGDFBP-Spring-Pliers-Bending-Aircraft/dp/B0FRF4GF6V/ref=sr_1_7 Never did this before, but it looks like an easy way to make the cable. I think I heard this guy say he made the pliers himself. So all I need is a length of cable ( the "innards" that go inside the sheath? Thanks for this. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 11,748 #10 Posted 1 hour ago If you go that route... pay attention to the direction of the second end bends relative to the opposite end. For the smoothest action in use, you want the two ends to be within 10 degrees or so of the intended placement. If you end up 180 off, it puts a constant bind in the cable..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 12,888 #11 Posted 1 hour ago Buying cable in bulk is a better idea but for no more often than I do it I just pick up a cheap throttle and cannibalize. I discovered I needed one for my Dino project so I got this at Rural King a couple days ago. I'll fit it to the original control and cut it to length as needed. The Z bend tool I have gets the job done OK. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 6,569 #12 Posted 1 hour ago 10 hours ago, Achto said: Yes you can. Here are some other alternatives that make the job a little easier. A DIY Z bend pliers. A dedicated Z bend pliers. https://www.amazon.com/HRGDFBP-Spring-Pliers-Bending-Aircraft/dp/B0FRF4GF6V/ref=sr_1_7 I bought one of those years ago. Very handy to have. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
