Need to install a fork on the end of a cable

[C5Engineer 1170]

I am redoing the throttle on my powered parachute. I picked up a Baxter quadrant as shown below. I need a fork set up to attach the cable to the qudrant. The cable is just a standard 1/16" cable in a sleeve like a bicycle brake or similar. Curious what my options are to crimp something onto the cable or if I need a different type cable. The cable goes to a splitter because the rear seat also has a cable. It would make things much easier to use the existing cable. I have about 8"'of extra cable to work with at the moment so I babe some play room. Are there any forked ends that you can put on with a swag type tool?

[akflyer 1427]

https://www.partsheaven.com/356_B_C_911_912_New_Clutch_Cable_Clevis_Fork_90016_p/90016600202win4.htm

 

You may have to make a sleeve or something for it to work.

[EDMO 1078]

Joey,  I have a couple of these with 3 levers - One was used, and has one or two old steel cable ends still attached - or had them when I got it - Looks like the guy used electrical cable eyes swaged (maybe soldered?) on the cable.   Not forks, but worked for him.    EDMO

Edited 8 Aug 2016 by EDMO

[Av8r3400 1179]

Is the cable a "pull" cable or is it "push" also?

[wypaul 448]

AS sell the swager forks but the tool you need is over $6k.  They can make them up for you see P 141 of the current catalog.

[TJay 1041]

would something like this fit in there. http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/an111.php?clickkey=4047

 

[EDMO 1078]

I think some Bowden cables inside a sheath are .071" diameter, and a stud type fitting, where the wire goes thru a small hole and is held by a screw, or clamped, like some carb fittings and trim tab fittings, are made to fit this lever assembly.  I would have to search Spruce to verify that.   EDMO

Edited 8 Aug 2016 by EDMO

[dholly 718]

New throttle cable from motorcycle parts co.?

Lotsa cable termination options at PilotShop.com

How about THIS ?

Or, maybe THIS ?

Or, price a custom cable assembly HERE .

Edited 8 Aug 2016 by dholly

[C5Engineer 1170]

Going to try this

[akflyer 1427]

Hope that the friction is high enough to hold the cable long term!  Its damn sure worth trying I spose.

 

[Avid90 12]

Be sure and paint a slippage mark from the fitting on to the cable so you can detect any movement between the parts.

 

[C5Engineer 1170]

Well tried that Fork today and the cable is just barely too small. I think the Fork is for a 3/32nd or so. Back to the drawing board. I am thinking a silver solder job would work. Used to make a lot of pushrods for RC planes that way. Pics show you what I am working with.