Reverse lockout cable fix

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May 28, 2007 | 06:11 PM

Bullshark

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From: St. Charles Mo

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Reverse lockout cable fix

Anyone have a slick way to repair the reverse lockout cable that keeps kinking down at the transmission shift linkage lever? I was thinking about silver soldering the cable end to stiffen it????? Anyone have a better idea.....short of just disconnecting it

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May 28, 2007 | 06:16 PM

Duke94

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The cable must be binding on something. Did you try a little WD-40 on it?

May 28, 2007 | 06:23 PM

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From: St. Charles Mo

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Originally Posted by Duke94

The cable must be binding on something. Did you try a little WD-40 on it?

Yep, I soaked it in PB Blaster. It's not in a bind now, but I think that was the initial problem. Once the cable is bent, It appears to weaken the cable stiffness. I have repeatedly tried to straighten it with no success. Just thought I would ask if there were any tricks out there.

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May 28, 2007 | 06:30 PM

Durango_Boy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bullshark

Anyone have a better idea.....short of just disconnecting it

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Bullshark

A little blue pill?

Seriously I couldn't imagine replacing it would be very hard or expensive.

May 28, 2007 | 07:16 PM

Eddie 70

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I just sold one earlier this year. I think TNBUSA may still have his lockout cable. Send him a PM and check with him. I know he had one too at Corvette Expo earlier this year.