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Help identify this control cable
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Mon Jan 30, 2023 5:06 pmby gjz30075
I've had this part on the shelf for quite some time and I wish I knew it's application. It's a solid
cable push/pull control for something . There's only two positions; fully in or fully out. The
tape measure is in inches.
Anyone have any idea? Thanks
Re: Help identify this control cable
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Mon Jan 30, 2023 8:30 pmby richardcox_lotus
I don’t think it’s from an Elan, but the control knob appears on an Elite dash ?
Re: Help identify this control cable
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Mon Jan 30, 2023 8:45 pmby gjz30075
It's pretty similar to the other Elite knobs but I don't think they have a 'push' one. I can't even
think of what it can be used for. The total movement is about one inch. A vent of some sort?
Re: Help identify this control cable
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Mon Jan 30, 2023 10:22 pmby DavidLB
It is possible the heater water valve from an elite, this is a short cable bracket fitted just under the dash with the valve just inside the engine bay
Re: Help identify this control cable
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Tue Jan 31, 2023 12:14 amby gjz30075
Hmm, makes sense, thanks!
Re: Help identify this control cable
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Tue Jan 31, 2023 9:58 amby gjz30075
I asked Mike Ostrov, the renowned Type 14 Elite guru and his response is this:
"The cable unit is close to that we use to open/close the heater valve. I have a few of these, picked up at various swap meets. Sadly, no idea as to the original source.
Our heater cable unit has a different bezel (no chromed), different knob and can be positioned many locations between on and off."