Abstract: An adapter for attachment to a push-pull control cable, the control cable having a conduit slidably supporting a motion transmitting core, an end fitting attached to the conduit and coaxial therewith, the end fitting having an annular groove therein, the adapter comprising a substantially "L" shaped member, the longer leg of the member having a longitudinally extending bore therethrough for fitting over and accommodating the end fitting at least one hole through the leg perpendicular to the bore and in alignment with the annular groove, fastening means adapted to be inserted within the hole to engage the end fitting at its annular groove, to positionally fix in an axial direction the adapter on the end fitting.