Melted shifter cable

[Coyote Jack]

I have a Hurst Quarter Stick in my Demon. Unfortunately the shifter cable fell against the header and melted the casing. I have already ordered a replacement cable. What I am wondering is, can I cut the melted area of plastic off and run the existing cable for a week or so until the new one gets here?

Jack

 

[CFD244]

If cable is still moving freely in the casing, I don't see why not........Tape up the exposed metal casing for the week or so to keep moisture out. JMO.

 

[TF360]

That always happens with that type of shifter. get a good protective covering- heat shield

 

[RustyRatRod]

As long as the two remaining pieces of the cable are anchored at each end, yes, it should work.

 

[Coyote Jack]

O.K., Thanks guys. It goes back in tomorrow. If only for a week. I still get to drive it.

Jack

 

[Lefty71]

Run it (and your new one) thru something like this. I used to buy the exact stuff Chrysler used on the starter cables.

https://www.amazon.com/Wire-Heat-Automotive-Protectors-I-D-X10FT/dp/B0BLLGXXTT?tag=fabo03-20

 

[Killer6]

O.K., Thanks guys. It goes back in tomorrow. If only for a week. I still get to drive it.

Jack

That happened to Me doing parking lot burnouts, one after another at the hotels during the Mopar Nat's. The casing strands can spread & pull the liner & cable thru' the side, wrap the area with strip ties to prevent that, & You're good 'til the new one arrives. Get some D.E.I. etc. heat sleeve to slip over the new one.