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Date:         Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:36:17 -0800
Reply-To:     neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: spring/wire in pop top lift handle
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So by my count.....


The Westfalia OEM cable (looks like galvanized metal?) has 19 strands.
The cable I used is 7 x 19 stainless meant for pulleys and what not.


The OEM cable feels stiffer but I don't know if that means it's better
or worse than the stainless stuff for that application.


Neil.


On Tue, Feb 12, 2013 at 7:44 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:






> One thing I should do is photograph the old and new cable strands and
> if possible, nail down exactly what type of cable I used.




--
Neil n


65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly  http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp


'88 Slate Blue Westy to be named.


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