I am rebuilding a well used HG-70HD. At some point in its life the cables were
replaced. It now has 3/8 inch wire rope for the lower sections and 1/4 inch
for the upper sections. In both cases wire clamps were used instead of the
crimped fittings.
According to the manual, the lower section orginally had 3/16" wire rope, and
the upper section 1/4" wire rope. I am concerned for the accuracy as the
manual has "HG-54HD" in places where it should have HG-70HD.
Is 3/8" correct? If someone could actually check their HG-70HD to verify this
I would appreciate it.
I believe the 3/8" cable is causing problems, especially the very large cable
clamps. If it is supposed to have 3/16" cable I would like to use that if
possible, as it will be easier to find a swaging tool.
Also, one of the pulleys has completely lost its brass bearing, the others are
very worn. Has anyone found a source for these pulleys? I will take them to a
machine shop tommorrow to see if they can replace them.
Thanks,
Rich Beckwith - WN0X
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