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Re: [TowerTalk] Tilt Over Cable Replacement

To: Phil Snyder <n9lah@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Tilt Over Cable Replacement
From: jdlambrightatty@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2015 16:40:34 -0500
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Yes you can purchase the replacement cable sets from UST, but their total price 
with shipping is quite high compared to you buying the cable and ends yourself. 

Also if it's just surface rust there may be no real need to replace the cables. 

J D Lambright - KF5U
Montgomery County Attorney
936-539-7930

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> On Aug 17, 2015, at 3:36 PM, Phil Snyder <n9lah@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> I have noticed some surface rust starting on the tilt over cable on my 
> HDX-555. I have purchased replacement cable but am having a heck of a time 
> finding someone who can properly terminate it for me. Any suggestions from 
> any one on where to start looking? I hit up the local small airfield but they 
> don't have anything for the 1/4" cable. I tried a shop that makes hydraulic 
> hoses thinking they had presses, they might also have the dies for swagging 
> but they don't either.
> 
> Has anyone ever gotten winch cable replacements from UST directly?
> 
> Thanks
> Phil
> N9LAH
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