Throttle Cable install? Dash removal required?
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From: Dumont New Jersey
Throttle Cable install? Dash removal required?
Hello All,
I live in North Jersey and my throttle cable snapped
on the way home from work. I have my list of items to order from Corvette Central, Guess it will NOW include a throttle Cable.
Is this something that has to be accessed through the Dash or can you go under the dash at the base of the steering column, or totally in the engine compartment?
I will be able to look it up once the manual arrives, but am trying to determine how long of a project this is all gonna be.
Thanks to all, pictures are always welcome.
Eric
New 72 Vette Owner
I live in North Jersey and my throttle cable snapped
on the way home from work. I have my list of items to order from Corvette Central, Guess it will NOW include a throttle Cable.Is this something that has to be accessed through the Dash or can you go under the dash at the base of the steering column, or totally in the engine compartment?
I will be able to look it up once the manual arrives, but am trying to determine how long of a project this is all gonna be.
Thanks to all, pictures are always welcome.
Eric
New 72 Vette Owner
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I can't speak for 71 but my 81 was no big deal. You should see a gromment with the cable going through the fire wall. Pry the grommet out and disconnect cable at pedal.
I took mine out when I repainted the car.
I took mine out when I repainted the car.
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To install the accelerator cable, remove the cable from the carburetor, then remove the bolt from the firewall. At the gas pedal there is a plastic bushing that contains a slot in it. If you pull the cable toward the rear of the car, this bushing should slip off the cable at the pedal. Reverse to install the new cable.
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The cable is not available through aftermarket stores. I would suggest you look at our web site and price the cable.
http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=15728
http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=15728
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Last edited by 1982CorvetteDude; Aug 3, 2007 at 09:12 PM.
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From: Dumont New Jersey
Got the cable from Wilcox and it was a perfect replacement!
Thanks for the info on the purchase.
Also thatnk to all who chimmed in, especially about the painkillers for after
I am glad I used the board advice and pulled the driver seat to access the pedal.
Was a tight spot to fit and even tighter spot to remove the boly holding the cable and pedal bracket top the wall.
Also reconnected the overrides for the washer and lights so they work now.
Wiper door remains stuck in the up position and will be addressed shortly!
ALL DONE though!
THANKS FOR THE GUIDANCE!!!
Thanks for the info on the purchase.
Also thatnk to all who chimmed in, especially about the painkillers for after
I am glad I used the board advice and pulled the driver seat to access the pedal.
Was a tight spot to fit and even tighter spot to remove the boly holding the cable and pedal bracket top the wall.
Also reconnected the overrides for the washer and lights so they work now.
Wiper door remains stuck in the up position and will be addressed shortly!
ALL DONE though!
THANKS FOR THE GUIDANCE!!!
Last edited by Erics Quick71; Aug 19, 2007 at 07:58 PM. Reason: content
