Source for build-your-own control cable components?

[Downeaster]

A little OT in this specific application, but potentially useful for motorcycles as well...

I need to build a new clutch cable for an Italian tractor I bought. It's a Pasquali 986:

The cable needs to be 3mm or 1/8" minimum with the sheath at 46" and the cable about 8" longer than that. Ends aren't a problem as it uses cable stops on both ends.

I've surfed all the usual suspects, McMaster, Grainger, Motion Pro, Ebay and can't find bulk supplies in that size. Ebay does have 1.9mm stuff which is too small, and it's coming from the UK anyway which makes shipping a deal breaker.

Darn stuff has GOT to be out there somewhere, but my google-fu is weak.

 

[weekendrider]

You might look here.
http://www.flandersco.com/Products.html
They have some bulk 3mm wire listed by the meter.
Compliments to Grizld1 for pointing them out.

 

[Downeaster]

You might look here.
http://www.flandersco.com/Products.html
They have some bulk 3mm wire listed by the meter.
Compliments to Grizld1 for pointing them out.

PERFECT!

Thanks, I was going nuts looking for it.

 

[Brian902]

Here in Canada we have Princess Auto and I once bought a hydraulic cable like this one.

http://www.princessauto.com/pal/en/Monoblock/59-in-Remote-Control-Cable/8269649.p

Nice cable. Different lengths available.

Might be more your style.
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[Downeaster]

Thanks, Brian.

I've used Princess Auto for a lot of stuff, didn't think to check them for this.

The way the tractor is set up, both ends of the cable are bare wire with cable stops screwed on to them at the appropriate place. Kinda weird, you'd think they'd use a finished cable like in your link.