Throttle/Choke cables insulation

[MossRoad]

Well, I slipped the cable back in last night, got it all hooked up and wrapped some of that header tape around it(that's all I could source locally). I was more impressed that I got the throttle and choke cables back in the right places. It started right up!

After moving snow for about 20 minutes, I was done, so I checked the wrap. It was warm. I'm thinking a metal shield between the cables and hot exhaust components would do a much better job, so I'll look into that over time.

 

[MossRoad]

A guy showed me a trick for reducing sharp cable tie cut ends. Instead of clipping the tag end, grab the tag end as close to the zipper block with a pair of pliers and spin it around a few times. That softens the plastic and it then breaks off leaving a very small, soft to the touch nub VS that razor sharp cut. Basically, you're twisting it off VS cutting it off.

 

[ruffdog]

A good zip tie tool will tighten and snip the tie flush.

Hellerman Tyton Steel Cable Tie Gun

 

[MossRoad]

A good zip tie tool will tighten and snip the tie flush.

Hellerman Tyton Steel Cable Tie Gun

$821.00?????

 

[ponytug]

That's my problem with specialized tools. If you use them all day long, it is wonderful. For rank amateurs like me, the cost/benefit ratio is a bit skewed.

I just use flush cut wire cutters, and watch how I do it, but I like @MossRoad's twisty idea.

All the best,

Peter

 

[ruffdog]

$821.00?????

Yeah, those are the ones that can work with stainless ties. The cheaper ones for plastic ties are only $400.

 

[cqaigy2]

Yes, i learned the twist on the plastic zip ties too.