Throttle cable help
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1st Gear
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Throttle cable help
I just installed a holly 4 barrel carb. and now it seems the throttle cable it to long. when i floor the accelerator, i can move the throttle on the carb about an half inch farther. im thinkin this is hurting my power. might just be the way it supose to be, im not much of a machanic. i thought maybe somone knew an easy way to adjust this, thank you for yall help.
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Colorado Springs Colorado
When your throttle pedal is pushed all the way to the floor, you should not be able to open the linkage at the carburetor anymore. Maybe you could post pictures of the way your linkage hooks up to the carburetor now, and someone can tell you how to adjust it. Good luck.
Melting Slicks
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I just installed a holly 4 barrel carb. and now it seems the throttle cable it to long. when i floor the accelerator, i can move the throttle on the carb about an half inch farther. im thinkin this is hurting my power. might just be the way it supose to be, im not much of a machanic. i thought maybe somone knew an easy way to adjust this, thank you for yall help.
The Lokar setup does the job superbly! There are threads around with all the part numbers you need.
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Colorado Springs Colorado
pws69 is right, Lokar makes the best. I also use a Lokar throttle cable on a Holley 4160, (http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku), but was hoping you didn't have to spend $75.00 if all you need is an adjustment.
