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BigRusty7072 · 10-02-2002, 03:51 PM

Anybody know whether a throttle cable off a 74 chevy pickup with a 350 will work on a 71 with a 350?? The length of the 74 cable is 24 inches and it appears to have the same hookup style on both ends as the 71 should. Just wonderin what I can use. Thanks

da-burb · 10-02-2002, 05:35 PM

I think it is a lot longer than 71-72 cables. V-8 2wd are like 16" if my memory measures correctly.

BobbyK · 10-02-2002, 07:50 PM

If it's 24" from the fire wall to the carb it'll be a tad long.You could prob "loop" it around the dist.As long as there aren't any kinks in it it should work.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 10-03-2002, 06:56 AM

I could be wrong, I'm trying to reverse-engineer the best configuration for a '71 K/5 myself, but aren't the '67/'68 Throttle cables rigged to connect outside the firewall in the engine compartment, and the later '71/'71s rigged to curve around under the back of the dash and connect to the accelerator cable rod from the inside?
Have no idea how '69/'70s are rigged.
On the early models the Choke is on the right and the Wiper/Washer switch on the left, above the Lights switch. On the later models, the Lights are left and Wipers on the right. Throttle knob location must be variable. The early models needing to be on the right so they can connect in the bay; the later models only need to meet under the dash, so they can be shorter, or maybe come over from the left side, under the Light switch...
My big question is -- how does the throttle cable end connect to the Gas Pedal /Cable arm for a '71?

BobbyK · 10-03-2002, 11:55 AM

I found this in my 1971 service manual.It might help.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 10-05-2002, 04:37 AM

Sorry, I guess I wasn't paying attention. You guys are talking about the gas pedal. I was thinking about the hand throttle. My Bad.

10-02-2002, 03:51 PM	#1
BigRusty7072 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Chesaning, Mi Posts: 32	Throttle Cable Anybody know whether a throttle cable off a 74 chevy pickup with a 350 will work on a 71 with a 350?? The length of the 74 cable is 24 inches and it appears to have the same hookup style on both ends as the 71 should. Just wonderin what I can use. Thanks __________________ Scott Moore 70 Chevy 3/4 ton Custom Camper 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4X4

10-02-2002, 05:35 PM	#2
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	I think it is a lot longer than 71-72 cables. V-8 2wd are like 16" if my memory measures correctly. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

10-02-2002, 07:50 PM	#3
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,771	If it's 24" from the fire wall to the carb it'll be a tad long.You could prob "loop" it around the dist.As long as there aren't any kinks in it it should work. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

10-03-2002, 06:56 AM	#4
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,440	I could be wrong, I'm trying to reverse-engineer the best configuration for a '71 K/5 myself, but aren't the '67/'68 Throttle cables rigged to connect outside the firewall in the engine compartment, and the later '71/'71s rigged to curve around under the back of the dash and connect to the accelerator cable rod from the inside? Have no idea how '69/'70s are rigged. On the early models the Choke is on the right and the Wiper/Washer switch on the left, above the Lights switch. On the later models, the Lights are left and Wipers on the right. Throttle knob location must be variable. The early models needing to be on the right so they can connect in the bay; the later models only need to meet under the dash, so they can be shorter, or maybe come over from the left side, under the Light switch... My big question is -- how does the throttle cable end connect to the Gas Pedal /Cable arm for a '71? __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

10-03-2002, 11:55 AM	#5
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,771	I found this in my 1971 service manual.It might help. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE Last edited by BobbyK; 10-03-2002 at 12:00 PM.

10-05-2002, 04:37 AM	#6
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,440	Sorry, I guess I wasn't paying attention. You guys are talking about the gas pedal. I was thinking about the hand throttle. My Bad.

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