Choke cable length

[The Tuul Crib 7,339]

I’m wanting to know if they made/make

a choke cable for a late 60s model tractor.

All I can find is an inner wire length of

42  3/4. Any ideas where I can find one 

or is it hopeless ?

[JAinVA 4,637]

I would make my own.I just did this on my 312A  custom.I would just get a generic choke cable and pull the core.Cut the spiral wrap to length and then insert the core wire and bend the choke end.I need to do the throttle cable as soon as the cable arrives and will post pictures.If there is enough interest I can post a video.

Replacing cables is not that hard. If you are comfortable working on 30year old tractors its easy.

Edited April 10, 2019 by JAinVA

[The Tuul Crib 7,339]

That is not a problem. I want to keep the old traditional style that came on the tractor. I could go to my local auto parts store and get one . It just wouldn’t look right.

[JAinVA 4,637]

I have no idea what your cable looks like.Would it be possible to post a picture.I am replacing cables that will look stock when I'm done.I would like to see your problem,.Seriously I only want to help. 

[The Tuul Crib 7,339]

Ok here is what I have . This was on my 1067 . It had a 10  Tecumseh 10 hp

on it . I transplanted a K321 in its place .

[JAinVA 4,637]

That helps a lot.Is this cable plastic wrapped?It would help to see the cable down stream of threaded fitting.Again I am just trying to help.

[The Tuul Crib 7,339]

It’s plastic coated.

[JAinVA 4,637]

That helps.How is the cable retained at the knob end.Is it retained by crimping or some other method?

[The Tuul Crib 7,339]

It’s molded to the end of the cable

[JAinVA 4,637]

My guess is that the metal was crimped to the cable sheath.The only fix for this is to split the crimp at the cable end with something like a Dremel tool and an abrasive disk.Later throttle cables would be source for cores.Unless you can find a direct replacement,you have a chore ahead.My guess is you already know this.Sorry I could not be of more help

[Sarge 3,465]

Those choke cables are available, I can't remember now but think there are some sold on eBay and other places. Just look for any long frame mid 60's tractor, like your 1067, 1277, etc. I do know the replacements are not as good as the originals - especially for the locking throttle cables. It is common that the knob breaks loose easily - I drill them and install a tiny pin. The choke cable isn't a problem since it doesn't have to lock. 

Might want to look at Lowell's site - he may have them.

 

Sarge

[The Tuul Crib 7,339]

38 minutes ago, Sarge said:

Those choke cables are available, I can't remember now but think there are some sold on eBay and other places. Just look for any long frame mid 60's tractor, like your 1067, 1277, etc. I do know the replacements are not as good as the originals - especially for the locking throttle cables. It is common that the knob breaks loose easily - I drill them and install a tiny pin. The choke cable isn't a problem since it doesn't have to lock. 

Might want to look at Lowell's site - he may have them.

 

Sarge

Thanx sarge  I’ve been looking on all the sites and still haven’t found any longer than 42 inches. And as far as the throttle cable your so correct on that one . Mine twisted at the knob as well on my 855. I found an old original throttle cable to put back on that one. I may put the new throttle for the choke for now. It goes across where the battery is and to get the battery in and out 

I’ll have to disconnect the choke cable.

[WVHillbilly520H 10,376]

4 hours ago, The Tool Crib said:

Thanx sarge  I’ve been looking on all the sites and still haven’t found any longer than 42 inches. And as far as the throttle cable your so correct on that one . Mine twisted at the knob as well on my 855. I found an old original throttle cable to put back on that one. I may put the new throttle for the choke for now. It goes across where the battery is and to get the battery in and out 

I’ll have to disconnect the choke cable.

This should be more than enough...https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F183548283507

[Sarge 3,465]

Looks like all the Chinese built cables now have the stupid choke flap symbol instead of the lettering. I hate how one of their factories makes all the cables the same with no options other than the length overall. Might hunt around some of your local lawn and garden shops, stores and such as they may have one of the older stock universal cables with the lettering instead of the symbol. The older version I used to buy were made in Taiwan and were pretty excellent quality compared to the regular Chinese junk. 

 

Sarge

[WHX?? 51,781]

I use these Cribs 

http://www.psep.biz/store/toro_mower_cables.htm

Always long enough, if not you may not be routing it right?

Edited April 12, 2019 by WHX22

[The Tuul Crib 7,339]

42 3/4  is what I have now and I’m going the shortest distance between dash and carb possible.

It crosses in front of the battery. Thats no problem till I take the battery out .