I did the same as Cliff, but replaced the factory supplied cable
sheaths with teflon lined. Seems like much lower friction. For the ends
of the sheath connecting to the carbs and throttle lever housing i used
fittings from Lockwood . I did not know that the factory fitting would
unscrew for reuse!
Kevin
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>I cut the cables to the throttle and chock on advice from Florida. On both
>my plane and on Bob's , I roughed the cables smoothly left and right with the
>best possible smoothest bends to the carbs. Then disassembled the cable so I
>could cut the outside shield without nicking the center wire. (the end
>fitting un screw). It seemed to make sense to have as little cable as possible
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>Thanks Cliff - another good idea and what you have to say bears out much of
>what I have learned from other people. I thought I must have done something
>stupid when I fitted new cables but many have replied who have had the same
>problem , so I am feeling better.!
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>Glad I joined this forum - lots of nice helpful people out there.
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>Patrick
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