Mark Bulgier is spot on with what I'm looking for, and his photos are the first I've even seen what it looks like and how the quick disconnect works. Thanks Mark. I am looking for that two piece, threaded end of the quick release/disconnect. I expect it's one of those pieces that people hoard. Well, if anyone may consider letting an extra go, I may have something they're looking for too. I describe my parts bins as being expectant. Please contact me off list if you're interested. I'm hoping not to use the 'S' bend spoke with a cannibalized connector that he also described.
It was a good day to get out for a ride. Happy trails,
Dan Artley in Parkton, Maryland USA
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> Dan Artley wrote:
> > I'm building up a Sturmey hub recently purchased and the
> > coupling rod and chain that attaches to the indicator rod has a
> > quick release connection. I don't have the attachment for the
> > quick release that connects to the cable for shifting.
>
Well at the risk of speaking for Dan, I think what he has is the cable
quick-disconnect for the "racing" S-A hubs, the ones that came with
alloy shells and wingnuts. As far as I know these were sold from the
late 40s through the mid-50s. They let you fix a flat quickly without
having to re-adjust the cable length afterward.
I took some pictures of one of mine. Here's a shot of the two pieces
apart:
http://bulgier.net/
The part I think Dan is looking for is the one on the left in that photo.
Here's two shots of the thing assembled:
#1:
http://bulgier.net/
Mark Bulgier
Seattle WA USA