Overdrive Manual Control Cable Assembly
The overdrive cable assembly must be cut to a specified length depending on the vehicle application. The chart at the top displays the correct cable casing lengths for specific Ford vehicles. Length of cable casing (From shoulder of threaded fitting to end of casing.) Allow 5″ of wire beyond trimmed casing The cable casing length is determined by the illustration above. It is recommended to allow an additional 5″ of wire to extend beyond the trimmed cable casing while the handle assembly is completely pushed in.
HOW TO CUT THE CABLE TO LENGTH ANS INSTALL THE OVERDRIVE CABLE RETAINING SLEEVE.
I. Mark the correct cable length then pull the wire back into the cable casing out of the way of the cutting procedure. Cut the cable casing by using a bench grinder and carefully grind through the coiled exterior. Push the wire back into position and cut it 5″ longer than casing.
Í. A crimping tool and an aluminum end sleeve are supplied In the kit. Place the crimping tool around the sleeve and slide the sleeve onto the cable. Note that the Inset shouldered end of the sleeve faces the handle assembly.
This Is what the overdrive cable end should look like once the aluminum sleeve has been crimped Into position. Notice that the end of the sleeve is flush with the trimmed cable casing. It is recommended that an additional 5″ of wire extend beyond the casing so that it may be trimmed to exact length once the assembly has been installed In the vehicle.
REMEMBER: Measure Twice, Cut Once.
■ Slide the sleeve onto the cable so that the end is flush with the end of the casing. Place the crimping tool and cable assembly into a vise as shown above. Compress the crimping tool until the sleeve is secured to the cable.
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