yes it can i done it with a larger pipe and slit ends and clamped them tight and have been running it that way for 10 yrs cables are getting very pricey and this way maybe 5 dollar fix but make sure u take black tape and wrap it good keep rust from building up
Jon
May 2011
If I were you I'd buy another £20 on ebay. I tried to repair mine and it made it very stiff to operate.
Kevvy
July 2009
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