08-19-2013, 03:11 PM
What Carm said. A common problem in the old crank up umbrellas, before 'market umbrellas' with visible pulley systems came into vogue. I've fixed a few of those like that. Fish tape is your friend (fish tape is nothing more than stuff metal 'tape' that works like wire to pull or 'fish' rope or wire through a wall or tube.
Good luck ! It's a regular PITA.
Good luck ! It's a regular PITA.