[wingnut60]

Cummins, if/when it gives out again, will surely use the shorter one. I believe that even tho the oem valve was obviously a Bristol/LaSalle model, the new one looks like it is made somewhat better and seals are different color.
golf_bears, could not figure out how to shorten it--handle end is threaded for the screw and did not trust myself to disassemble the business end.

All is well for now, the loonngg cable is easily pulled/pushed and working well.