Old style shift cable to new style conversion?

mxcobra

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I gotta replace my MC 1 shift cable . Ordered the parts and got the new style cable. am I seeing this right Do I have to use new style cable and retap the housing from the other side?...
 

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Do I have to use new style cable and retap the housing from the other side?...

Ayuh,..... Exactly,..... The ole style cables ain't been available for decades,.....

Ya need a straight thread pipe tap, not the usual tapered,....
 

mxcobra

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Ayuh,..... Exactly,..... The ole style cables ain't been available for decades,.....

Ya need a straight thread pipe tap, not the usual tapered,....
I got the new cable in - think I read somewere that 1-2 threads showing on brass nut is ok. Thats what I have 2 threads left. Is this ok or do I need to work on it more and get er botumed out
 
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