Problems with cables to rear remotes

[jcummins]

Over time the operation of the rear remotes has been getting rougher and rougher to work. This evening, I took some of the plastic off, and disconnected both ends of the cables. Found the problem is with the cables, not a bind on either end.

SO...how can I lube these, or can I? I stopped short of removing them, since getting to the nuts holding the cables is down in there....and on the rear remotes I've got a diverter valve that is a bit in the way. But, because of other issues I've had, I have had the rear fender off, and it exposes a lot of this. BUT before I do that, want to know if there is a way to lube these without taking them off, and if I do get them off, how to lube them.

This is on a M7040.

 

[Rustyiron]

I think that they are disposable with age/use. I have a friend that is replacing his loader cables (M7040 also). Lubricating, if you can, might just attract dust and .....
This is just a guess on your (and my) tractors JC but I do know that other "control cables", on other equipment is just a service item that needs to be replaced periodically, dust caps crack, liners wear, etc. I don't know the parts price, but all of them, loader & remotes look like no fun to replace.

 

[Fallon]

Dry lube like silicon or graphite doesn't attract dirt.

Small things that flex a lot are prone to wearing out though.

 

[jcummins]

Well....came across this. I need to look closer at this in the morning. I'd much prefer to lube these.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/330556-kubota-m7040-remote-valves-cables.html

 

[David_Kb7uns]

Ever try a cable lubricator tool?

Amazon.com: cable lubricator tool

cable lube tool | eBay

David

 

[jcummins]

Ever try a cable lubricator tool?

Amazon.com: cable lubricator tool

cable lube tool | eBay

David

Yes I saw those. These cables are a little different than motorcycle cables, but I'll be looking at this today closer and may get one of those.

 

[Rustyiron]

Let us know how it works out. I'm sure many of us will face this eventually.

 

[jcummins]

I will. Have order that cable luber thingajigy.

 

[jcummins]

The cable thingy did not work, cable to big. It's made for motorcycle/ arv type cables. I had to modify it to even get the cable into it, should have sent back.

I rehooked everything, got mowing i need to do. I'm going to have to take that right rear fender off, and take the cables out to see if i can geavity lube them. They have definite roughness to them. I'll revisit this later in a month or so.