Snapped shifter cable

[Meyhos]

Hi All

 

I recently replaced the gearbox on my ford. Yesterday morning while driving to work the shifter suddenly stopped working. I parked in the parking lot and took out the battery and then opened the box in which the cables go into - hoping that one might have popped off. No such luck - the cable was broken and I'm stuck in second gear. I went to the parts store and ordered the part. It got here today and picking it up after work. I already undid the stuff around the gear leaver and loosened the cables. I started pulling them towards me but then stopped.

 

Can I attach the new cable to the old cable and then pull them trough like that?

 

Thanks for your advice!

Regards

[dezwez]

I would think you could