[Outback 325BH]

OK. Got my oval sleeves in. The correct sleeve definitely is the Loos SL1-5 for 5/32" cable. The oval sleeve that comes with the BAL cable repair kit is either the incorrect size or it is just sloppy on tolerances. I'll be using the SL1-5 when I need to do a repair.

Always liking the correct tool for the job, I will bite the bullet and purchase one of two swage/crimpers: the 0-5/32-SC (dedicated 5/32 oval sleeve swage) or the #1-SC (multi-compression swager for 1/16, 3/32, 1/8, 5/32 and 3/16 oval sleeves).

loosnaples.com has a lot of great info.

Amazon is a good source for these parts. One thing though, you should ignore the "Frequently bought together " list. In the case of the cable repair kit, it lists a swage and sleeve. Those items may have been bought by other folks (often enough to generate that recommendation), however they don't go together. The Lehigh swage does not do 5/32 and the SL1-2 is a tiny 1/16 sleeve and not a 5/32 sleeve.


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