Gary_Yngve Posted August 2, 2005 Posted August 2, 2005 Who in Seattle can fix them? How much? Can I fix it myself? Where is there info on how? The hardest part looks like the attachment points to the cam lobes. Quote
fenderfour Posted August 2, 2005 Posted August 2, 2005 I bet the BD trigger wire replacement kit would do the trick. I've heard that people have taken cams to sail rigging shops for a quick swaging. You might have to explain to them that the trigger wires don't hold any weight to alleviate their fears of killing you. Quote
catbirdseat Posted August 2, 2005 Posted August 2, 2005 (edited) You can buy a hand swaging tool at West Marine for $25 that can do 1/16" swages. I already own one. Hand Swaging Tools 1/16" 7x19 SS Wire, $0.89/ft Edited August 2, 2005 by catbirdseat Quote
catbirdseat Posted August 7, 2005 Posted August 7, 2005 (edited) I repaired trigger wires on two of my Clog cams. The old swage fittings were quite easy to remove from the SS rods to which they were attached, using an ordinary pair of wire cutters oriented lengthwise to split the fitting in two. The original wire was apparently 3/64". The 1/16" wire I used and the swaging that goes with it are noticeably larger, but the clearance between the cam lobes is still sufficient for it to work properly. I had to enlarge the holes in the trigger bar using a drill. The inexpensive tool I used worked okay, but it is a bit of a pain. If I were planning on doing a lot of repairs, I'd spring for the $100+ hand tool. Here's another source. They carry 3/64" wire in both 7x7 and 7/19: Pacific Industrial Supply Contractors' Equip & Supls-Dlrs & Service 2960 4th Ave S Seattle, WA 98134 - 1915 (206) 682-2100 Edited August 7, 2005 by catbirdseat Quote
snoboy Posted August 8, 2005 Posted August 8, 2005 The proper swager is signifigantly less than $100. I can't remember where I got mine though. Quote
Kevin_Matlock Posted August 8, 2005 Posted August 8, 2005 These guys have just about everything you'd need: Security Chain Co Quote
catbirdseat Posted August 8, 2005 Posted August 8, 2005 Can you find a tool that can do 3/64" swages? Quote
Kevin_Matlock Posted August 8, 2005 Posted August 8, 2005 I just googled "3/64 swage", got lots of hits. Here's one - http://www.swage-ittools.com/page2.html Quote
catbirdseat Posted January 21, 2006 Posted January 21, 2006 I went to Pacific Industrial Supply on 4th Avenue South and bought an HIT brand hand swager that can do 1/32, 3/64, and 1/16 swages. It works by squeezing, like pliers, so it is much easier to use than my Nicro Fico tool, which requires wrenches. Cost was only $27. The 3/64" sleeves cost only 12 cents at Pacific versus $1 each for the 1/16" ones I was using from West Marine. This tool is much easier to use for replacing trigger wires. I did two wires in 10 minutes, then I did a complete tune-up on my cams. I cleaned and lubed them and straightened out kinks in the trigger rods. All set now for the climbing season, if it ever stops raining. Quote
dylan_taylor Posted January 27, 2006 Posted January 27, 2006 forget cable. fine gauge weedwacker cord! Less than four bucks for 50'. You can repair cams for life. Quote
dylan_taylor Posted January 27, 2006 Posted January 27, 2006 Its not a dmm cam but the idea is the same. use lighter to melt cord, and/or tie a knot in it first. The weedwacker cord has been on this cam for almost four years without incident. Quote
111 Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 I havent heard much about the dmm 3cu and 4cu. How do you like them? any gripes? Quote
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