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Old 11-10-2011, 01:16 AM   #1
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throttle cable

is there a way to adjust it longer? how do i tell if its on the end of its length? swaping in the th400 and slid the engine forward to fit, and the throttle doesnt reach the carb now. any help is much appreciated
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Old 11-10-2011, 03:23 AM   #2
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Re: throttle cable

why you slid the engine forward?
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Old 11-10-2011, 01:27 PM   #3
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Re: throttle cable

because i never liked the engine being smashed into the firewall. and the th400 was longer then the th350. and i didnt want to mess with drivelines
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Old 11-10-2011, 03:04 PM   #4
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Re: throttle cable

Here you go...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mr-Gasket-56...sories&vxp=mtr
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Old 11-10-2011, 03:09 PM   #5
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Re: throttle cable

2wd version is longer.
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