Accelerator Cable Install
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Burning Brakes
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From: Grafton MA
Accelerator Cable Install
Can someone walk me through installing an accelerator cable in my '71?
I see where the accelerator cable connects to the gas pedal arm. I also see the bolt that mounts the cable bracket to the firewall. It looks like it will be tough to get that bolt off because the arm is in the way, so i'm thinking i should remove the two lower accelerator pedal bolts?
Also the cable has a small ball at the end which obviously is needed for the pedal and cable to operate correctly. Another question I have is how do i detach the old cable and attach the new cable to the accelerator pedal arm? Obviously don't want to cut that head off but don't know how i would otherwise feed it through the hole because of the head.
Thanks,
Paul
I see where the accelerator cable connects to the gas pedal arm. I also see the bolt that mounts the cable bracket to the firewall. It looks like it will be tough to get that bolt off because the arm is in the way, so i'm thinking i should remove the two lower accelerator pedal bolts?
Also the cable has a small ball at the end which obviously is needed for the pedal and cable to operate correctly. Another question I have is how do i detach the old cable and attach the new cable to the accelerator pedal arm? Obviously don't want to cut that head off but don't know how i would otherwise feed it through the hole because of the head.
Thanks,
Paul
Race Director
Joined: May 2006
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From: Dayton, Ohio
Click on supporting docs. The ball end has a tiny piece with a slot in it,its a little puzzle.
http://willcoxcorvette.com/repairand...lp.php?hID=147
http://willcoxcorvette.com/repairand...lp.php?hID=147
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From: Youngstown Ohio
Can someone walk me through installing an accelerator cable in my '71?
I see where the accelerator cable connects to the gas pedal arm. I also see the bolt that mounts the cable bracket to the firewall. It looks like it will be tough to get that bolt off because the arm is in the way, so i'm thinking i should remove the two lower accelerator pedal bolts?
Also the cable has a small ball at the end which obviously is needed for the pedal and cable to operate correctly. Another question I have is how do i detach the old cable and attach the new cable to the accelerator pedal arm? Obviously don't want to cut that head off but don't know how i would otherwise feed it through the hole because of the head.
Thanks,
Paul
I see where the accelerator cable connects to the gas pedal arm. I also see the bolt that mounts the cable bracket to the firewall. It looks like it will be tough to get that bolt off because the arm is in the way, so i'm thinking i should remove the two lower accelerator pedal bolts?
Also the cable has a small ball at the end which obviously is needed for the pedal and cable to operate correctly. Another question I have is how do i detach the old cable and attach the new cable to the accelerator pedal arm? Obviously don't want to cut that head off but don't know how i would otherwise feed it through the hole because of the head.
Thanks,
Paul
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: East London/SW Essex UK
Sorry to hi-jack the thread guys - but does anyone know a suitable 'billet' style bolt-in aftermarket replacement - just to get that little bit of additional cable movement ?
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Most people use Lokar aftermarket cables (I'm using one). Plenty of adjustability. Check Summit or Jeg's.
