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71chevyk20 · 08-31-2015, 04:01 PM

New guy to the forum here. I got a '71 K20 that needs a new throttle cable. I found one on LMC but I'm not sure which one I need. My truck is a 4wd that had the old 350 swapped out for a 402. LMC shows one for a 4wd, a 2wd, and one for the 402. It looks like the one for the 2wd and the 402 are the same part number. I realize the 402 never came with a 4wd so I'm just wondering which cable to go with since my set up is not an option on LMC. Definitely want to go with one from LMC though.
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**'68OrangeSunshine** · 08-31-2015, 06:23 PM

Is the 402 a big block or small block? A 402 SBC would be the same one as the 350 SBC. BBC may be different than an SBC. IDK.
Try Jeg's.
www.jegs.com

71chevyk20 · 08-31-2015, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Is the 402 a big block or small block? A 402 SBC would be the same one as the 350 SBC. BBC may be different than an SBC. IDK.
Try Jeg's.
www.jegs.com

It's a big block 402.
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**'68OrangeSunshine** · 09-01-2015, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 71chevyk20

It's a big block 402.
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So the old cable is too short? Junkyards are iffy. I'd go aftermarket if the dealer says NLA. Try Jegs or Summit. Lokars are good.
www.summitracing.com

toolboxchev · 09-01-2015, 02:31 AM

Sometimes you have to modify things a bit to get them to work. Ask me how I know this? Especially with aftermarket stuff that is not supposed to need it.

I have an coolant temp sensor electrical connector for a Toyota on my truck. Its the exact same part except it was not routed out for a Chevy Sensor on the block. And the answer is DREMEL!

I have the Pico Part number if anyone is interested.

08-31-2015, 04:01 PM	#1
71chevyk20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Mapleton, IA Posts: 2	throttle cable question New guy to the forum here. I got a '71 K20 that needs a new throttle cable. I found one on LMC but I'm not sure which one I need. My truck is a 4wd that had the old 350 swapped out for a 402. LMC shows one for a 4wd, a 2wd, and one for the 402. It looks like the one for the 2wd and the 402 are the same part number. I realize the 402 never came with a 4wd so I'm just wondering which cable to go with since my set up is not an option on LMC. Definitely want to go with one from LMC though. Posted via Mobile Device

08-31-2015, 06:23 PM	#2
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,424	Re: throttle cable question Is the 402 a big block or small block? A 402 SBC would be the same one as the 350 SBC. BBC may be different than an SBC. IDK. Try Jeg's. www.jegs.com __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

09-01-2015, 02:31 AM	#5
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: throttle cable question Sometimes you have to modify things a bit to get them to work. Ask me how I know this? Especially with aftermarket stuff that is not supposed to need it. I have an coolant temp sensor electrical connector for a Toyota on my truck. Its the exact same part except it was not routed out for a Chevy Sensor on the block. And the answer is DREMEL! I have the Pico Part number if anyone is interested.



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