throttle cable bracket
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Burning Brakes
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From: Brooklet Ga.
throttle cable bracket
Is anyone using a different throttle cable bracket other than the standard one that comes on the cars from the factory. I just changed carbs and I can`t get a full throttle opening on my new carb no matter how I adjust mine.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Brooklet Ga.
I went to a 600 Holley and the throttle cable also has a really big curve in it. I was reading that I may need to get another throttle cable for it too. Would a BB throttle cable work better?
Last edited by Skip Burney; Sep 16, 2013 at 12:50 AM.
Safety Car
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I use a Lokar throttle cable and bracket. These are fully adjustable.
Cable...http://www.summitracing.com/parts/lok-tc-1000u
Bracket....http://www.summitracing.com/parts/lok-srk-4000
Cable...http://www.summitracing.com/parts/lok-tc-1000u
Bracket....http://www.summitracing.com/parts/lok-srk-4000
Drifting
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From: Roseville CA
I just went through this on my 71. This is the bracket you want, if you're going to use the factory throttle cable. http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....Z5Z5Z50000050G
You might want a return spring bracket too. The spring location on the above bracket was too high and made the spring almost go over center at WOT. This made the throttle very light at WOT and I didn't like it. I can take some pictures tonight.
You might want a return spring bracket too. The spring location on the above bracket was too high and made the spring almost go over center at WOT. This made the throttle very light at WOT and I didn't like it. I can take some pictures tonight.
Terrorizing Orange Cones
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From: Northern CO
I have since changed the return springs to slightly heavier units. This pair was too light, not returning to idle quickly enough. Works like a champ now.
If you're not changing to a Holley 4150-type of carb then this may not work for you but it is an option if you do.
Drifting
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From: Kernersville NC
I use a Lokar throttle cable and bracket. These are fully adjustable.
Cable...http://www.summitracing.com/parts/lok-tc-1000u
Bracket....http://www.summitracing.com/parts/lok-srk-4000
Cable...http://www.summitracing.com/parts/lok-tc-1000u
Bracket....http://www.summitracing.com/parts/lok-srk-4000
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Burning Brakes
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From: Brooklet Ga.
Yes. This was my solution. It's an available aftermarket option. I wanted to reuse the factory throttle cable and after cutting off the plastic collar, I fabricated a clam shell around the unprotected cable sleeve. The set screw tightens against the shell on the sleeved cable to secure. The shell allows for some back and forth adjustability without any compromise.
I have since changed the return springs to slightly heavier units. This pair was too light, not returning to idle quickly enough. Works like a champ now.
If you're not changing to a Holley 4150-type of carb then this may not work for you but it is an option if you do.
I have since changed the return springs to slightly heavier units. This pair was too light, not returning to idle quickly enough. Works like a champ now.
If you're not changing to a Holley 4150-type of carb then this may not work for you but it is an option if you do.
Terrorizing Orange Cones
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From: Northern CO
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All... this seems to be the bracket the should work for a holley and oem style cable... no?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Corvette-NE...del%3ACorvette
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Corvette-NE...del%3ACorvette
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Thanks for the replies... I was glad that this older thread was focused on my exact issue... its great that the historical records can ideally resolve problems for others at a later date. The older thread indicated that there was not an OEM solution to the desire to keep the OEM throttle cable. I was hoping that the forum could confirm that the link to the new bracket I sent was indeed a the bracket to allowing me to use the oem cable. It looks like it will work in that application, but it would be nice if someone has used this bracket prior. Thanks again.