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Finally, a good clutch cable!

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by colojeepguy, Jun 11, 2015.

  1. colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

    One of the most frustrating things about old Jeeps is the lack of quality replacement parts.
    For years I've struggled with the crappy Crown clutch cables for my '70 CJ-5.
    Well, I think I finally found a decent one-made by Inline Tube.
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/261044305775

    Much nicer looking unit than the Crown cable, and so far it operates smoothly.
    Time will tell, but I think this is going to be a good thing.
    The only disappointment was the end that hooks to the pedal-it was too narrow to attach to the pedal.
    A little prying, bending, and hammering fixed that!
     
    Last edited: Jun 11, 2015
    colojeepguy, Jun 11, 2015
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  2. lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

    fb Looks good! Probably originally designed as an ebrake cable, that's why the end doesn't fit without modification.

    Years ago I found that a certain GM ebrake cable was an identical match for the long clutch cable in my '71.

    Keep us updated on long term results
     
    lynn, Jun 11, 2015
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  3. djbutler

    djbutler Sponsor

    OK, so what was the application for that certain GM E brake cable?

    Don
     
    djbutler, Jun 13, 2015
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  4. oddfirejeeper

    oddfirejeeper Active Member

    yes inquiring minds want to know.
     
    oddfirejeeper, Jun 14, 2015
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  5. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    Well, I think Inline probably makes these custom for this application. I imagine they have tooling to make their own cables. If you have the raw materials (sheath, cable, ends) and a machine to cut the parts and attach the ends, you could make any length and ends you want.
     
    timgr, Jun 14, 2015
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  6. Chris Insull

    Chris Insull All roads lead me back to the beach... 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Which version did you get; stainless or OE steel? Premature stretching seems to be the biggest problem I've experienced with the Crown cables. Inline Tube will be my next cable as well...
     
    Chris Insull, Jun 15, 2015
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  7. colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

    Mine's stainless steel.
    The big problem I had with the Crown ones is binding up, especially when hot.
     
    colojeepguy, Jun 15, 2015
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  8. Chris Insull

    Chris Insull All roads lead me back to the beach... 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Yup... I had forgotten about that issue.
     
    Chris Insull, Jun 15, 2015
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  9. lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

    I don't recall the GM ebrake application... it was probably ~23 years ago.
     
    lynn, Jun 15, 2015
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