Full Floater Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 Where is a good place to start looking for a clutch cable replacement for my 75 R600? Mine's not broken, just want to stay ahead of that game. Is this s dealer item? How do I measure it to know what length this particular cable is. Regards Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72864-where-to-source-clutch-cables/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 Dealer item I expect. Though dealer may or may not understand how to look up the VIN, the last 30 years of VINs they just want the last 6 digits. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72864-where-to-source-clutch-cables/#findComment-531479 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 The cable on mine had been replaced. The one they put on was longer than the original. It did not hurt, as it just made a little bigger loop. Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72864-where-to-source-clutch-cables/#findComment-531482 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMC Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 Bought a R700 a couple years ago and lost the cable on the way home. From what I remember there are 3 lengths available. A good Mack dealer should be able to get you what you need. I was in a bind and was able to get a local supply house to make one for me. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72864-where-to-source-clutch-cables/#findComment-531485 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKS Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 If u want to measure yours use a piece of rope,end of threaded rod to end of other threaded rod.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72864-where-to-source-clutch-cables/#findComment-531494 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 I wonder if you could use a PTO cable? Like what we had in trucks before air op. PTO's Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72864-where-to-source-clutch-cables/#findComment-531495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 When I have the cable broken in a Cruiseliner at the moment I was purchasing it I went to a local home supply store, bought 2 meters of steel cable stock and 2 easy fix clamps. Put that portion of the cable into the original sleeve (it was relatively solid though) and orginized a loop on each end of cable making it a U and clamping. Not a factory style but I got the clutch operational. If really needed I could fabricate quite quality replacement cable tinkering a bit more. 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72864-where-to-source-clutch-cables/#findComment-531499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Floater Posted May 15, 2023 Author Share Posted May 15, 2023 Sounds like my closest dealing thinks they found the right one. It's on order....we'll see what happens 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72864-where-to-source-clutch-cables/#findComment-531500 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 I assume you will keep the old one in a bag or box, for later use? You never know.. I posted on another thread on how I re-lube my cables. It works, but doesnt do anything to fix the inner lining or excessive fraying.. Do you want me to post the info again? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72864-where-to-source-clutch-cables/#findComment-531501 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Joey Mack Posted May 15, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 15, 2023 I used to take my dirtbike cables off and poke one end through the corner of a ziplock bag and go around a few times with elec. tape to seal the bag to the cable. Then pour a couple ounces of ATF in the bag and hang it up. ( Kinda like an I.V. bag) in a few hours, or over night,all the ATF has poured out the other end. Just an old way to keep my cables lubed.. On shorter cables I have used a drill and spun the cable. like a screw pump, i could dip it in ATF and it will pull the ATF through the sheath, and come out on the drill end. it takes a few minutes to do it this way.. Jojo Here it is anyway, I found it so it was easy to paste here 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72864-where-to-source-clutch-cables/#findComment-531502 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Full Floater Posted May 16, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 16, 2023 I will certainly keep the cable on the shelf for the day that I need it! Thanks for you input on lubing the cables. I think that's an important step to longevity and reliability. I used to coil an entire cable and place it in a bucket of oil of some sort, and let it sit for a day or so. Not sure if it did anything, but I don't think it hurt. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72864-where-to-source-clutch-cables/#findComment-531513 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 Thier still available watts has them good luck.. Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72864-where-to-source-clutch-cables/#findComment-531596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Floater Posted May 21, 2023 Author Share Posted May 21, 2023 Mine showed up today AND it was the right one!!! That's always nice. I managed to fit the spray nozzle of of Fluid Film can into the cable sheath and held a rag super tight around it and gave er all the way and got Fluid Film coming out of the opposite end after a while. It was a little messy but that was a quick and easy way to pre lube the cable! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72864-where-to-source-clutch-cables/#findComment-531751 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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