Vent cables

[lewgar]

The working end (curl) of my vent cables have broken off and need to be replaced. Do I have to replace the cable AND the pull knob or just the cable? And if just the cable, then how do I attach the cable to the pull knob? As you can tell from the question, I'm a bit of an amateur so apologize and appreciate any advice that can be offered.....Thx...Garth

[gasman826]

I've always had spares so I replaced the whole cable.  The knobs have no set screw like the wiper knob.

[thomasso]

Save yourself a lot of trouble and try to find good used replacement cable assys.   They require very stiff wire and it is very difficult to form the curl without a special tool.   We had wire stock and the tool at dealership years ago but only used on cables with curls on both ends, not used on 57s.  Also difficult to remove wire from knob assembly and recrimp satisfactorally.  Also finished length has to be exact. Tom.

[Limey57]

I cut the outer sleeve down by an inch & roughly re-bent the end on the inner cable with pliers, finishing it off by bending it round a steel rod as a former.

[Ray]

I have a couple of sets. I just need to know how to get them to you.

[lewgar]

Thanks all for your informative replies. I'm hoping that I'm able to take Ray up on his offer.