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01-06-2012, 08:49 AM | #1 |
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throttle cable?
i recently swapped a 305 to 350 in my 83 2wd and i am using an aftermarket bracket on intake for throttle and trans cables. however my throttle cable seems to be too long now? there is a "s" where is comes out of the firewall to bracket. any suggestions on where to find one that fits better?
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01-06-2012, 10:08 AM | #2 |
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Re: throttle cable?
I had the same issue when I switched carb and intake on my 76. What worked for me was getting a measurement of what length cable I needed and then heading to the parts store. Now I have the luxury of dealing with a gal that knows her parts at my local NAPA. It took a while but we found one, I think it was for a 72 sta. wagon but can't swear to it.
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01-06-2012, 10:45 AM | #3 |
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Re: throttle cable?
thats an idea. i however do not have the luxury of deal with smart people at just about any of the local parts stores here....
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01-06-2012, 10:49 AM | #4 |
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Re: throttle cable?
Can you provide a picture; It might be ok as is.
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01-06-2012, 11:19 AM | #5 |
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Re: throttle cable?
It wont hurt anything, but if your like me, just the look of it will drive you nuts eventually. My engine grenaded before I could get a better fit though lol.
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01-06-2012, 03:37 PM | #6 |
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Re: throttle cable?
sorry no pics til monday. i just dont think it would be safe to drive the way it is, seems like a lot more drag than there used to be
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01-06-2012, 08:03 PM | #7 |
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Re: throttle cable?
Itll have more drag but I ran mine with the S in it for months before the truck died. You can run it untill you find a solution. It was a big S to.
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01-06-2012, 10:39 PM | #8 |
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Re: throttle cable?
mine is a rather small s i would say. im not going to be driving it until spring/summer anyhows. however, up here in wisconsin its 45 out right now and zero snow.... pretty much just like spring/summer!
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