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t.m. lift cable?? #13202612 07/02/19 07:25 PM
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I remember a post about 1yr. ago .About a diy lift cable repair that sounded easy & good. Any help is appreciated. noidea

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Re: t.m. lift cable?? [Re: Lazy Ike] #13202744 07/02/19 08:53 PM
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What part is broken? Is it just the rope, or is the rod/release mechanism broken? Really need more info to provide the best answer. At one point on an old TM I tied half hitches on either side of the catch release and looped the pull rope through anithe hitch in the middle because a piece of plastic broke off.


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Re: t.m. lift cable?? [Re: David Burton] #13202947 07/02/19 11:33 PM
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David it is cable[or release cable/lift rope ] that broke!!

Re: t.m. lift cable?? [Re: Lazy Ike] #13202983 07/03/19 12:05 AM
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I just bought new rope from Home Depot after mine left me stranded and made sure I bought 2 of them and sealed the ends with a lighter. Next time it breaks (and it will), I'll have a spare.

Re: t.m. lift cable?? [Re: Lazy Ike] #13202986 07/03/19 12:08 AM
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You can use plastic coated braided cable in lieu of the rope...more durable, the sun rots rope...

Re: t.m. lift cable?? [Re: Lazy Ike] #13203167 07/03/19 02:48 AM
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550 paracord

Re: t.m. lift cable?? [Re: Lazy Ike] #13203263 07/03/19 09:57 AM
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Or just get one of these and be done with it. You won't have to worry about a broken cable again.

https://thmarinesupplies.com/products/g-force-trolling-motor-replacement-handle-cable

Re: t.m. lift cable?? [Re: lipjerk] #13203299 07/03/19 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by lipjerk
550 paracord



This

Re: t.m. lift cable?? [Re: Lazy Ike] #13203386 07/03/19 01:16 PM
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Lawn mower pull start rope is a lot tougher than other rope types. If the break is out past the hole that it goes through to the release mechanism and you have room just tie a surgeons knot using the remaining pull rope.

Re: t.m. lift cable?? [Re: EastTexasBassin] #13203390 07/03/19 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by EastTexasBassin
Or just get one of these and be done with it. You won't have to worry about a broken cable again.

https://thmarinesupplies.com/products/g-force-trolling-motor-replacement-handle-cable


This also has a nice big handle for people with big mitts! welcome


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Re: t.m. lift cable?? [Re: BigDozer66] #13203468 07/03/19 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by BigDozer66
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Or just get one of these and be done with it. You won't have to worry about a broken cable again.

https://thmarinesupplies.com/products/g-force-trolling-motor-replacement-handle-cable


This also has a nice big handle for people with big mitts! welcome

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Re: t.m. lift cable?? [Re: SkeeterHawk] #13203517 07/03/19 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by SkeeterHawk
Originally Posted by lipjerk
550 paracord



This


Works like a charm!

Re: t.m. lift cable?? [Re: Lazy Ike] #13204554 07/04/19 01:33 PM
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banana THANKS FOR HELP. I may go the paracord route. Saw youtube vid of guy getting coated 1/8 steel cable and using that, cost about 4$ .

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