Throttle Cable Question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kalirodding · 11-21-2010, 08:38 PM

Might be a stupid question, but what does the throttle cable do? I have a 61 and it has not only a choke cable but a throttle also. Has a T on the knob. it's connected to my linkage so I pulled it but it didn't do anything. I searched on here but couldn't find the answer. Let me just say that I'm new to working on my own truck, but I'm learning.

**Bugeyev8** · 11-21-2010, 08:43 PM

is your truck a 4x4 with a winch or was it ever a tow truck ?? I have only seen hand throttles on trucks using the PTO "power take off"

Maxxd07 · 11-21-2010, 08:45 PM

It will idle your truck up to any specific rpm, for running a pto, jump starting or poor mans cruise control. (Last one not recomended for obvious reasons)

kalirodding · 11-21-2010, 09:05 PM

Bugeye it's not a 4x4 or tow truck. It's just 1/2 ton swb. Ok, Thanks Guys, I think I get it now.

**Captainfab** · 11-22-2010, 02:13 AM

Some of the older trucks just had a hand operated throttle. Not sure just why other than the above stated uses. It may have been an option on the '60-'62's?

11-21-2010, 08:38 PM	#1
kalirodding CLASSIX Truck Club Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lodi Ca Posts: 318	Throttle Cable Question Might be a stupid question, but what does the throttle cable do? I have a 61 and it has not only a choke cable but a throttle also. Has a T on the knob. it's connected to my linkage so I pulled it but it didn't do anything. I searched on here but couldn't find the answer. Let me just say that I'm new to working on my own truck, but I'm learning.

11-21-2010, 08:43 PM	#2
Bugeyev8 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Leandro, Ca 94577 Posts: 854	Re: Throttle Cable Question is your truck a 4x4 with a winch or was it ever a tow truck ?? I have only seen hand throttles on trucks using the PTO "power take off"

11-21-2010, 08:45 PM	#3
Maxxd07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: ND Posts: 520	Re: Throttle Cable Question It will idle your truck up to any specific rpm, for running a pto, jump starting or poor mans cruise control. (Last one not recomended for obvious reasons) __________________ Name: Les ---------------------- Couple 80s Couple 70s One 68

11-21-2010, 09:05 PM	#4
kalirodding CLASSIX Truck Club Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lodi Ca Posts: 318	Re: Throttle Cable Question Bugeye it's not a 4x4 or tow truck. It's just 1/2 ton swb. Ok, Thanks Guys, I think I get it now.

11-22-2010, 02:13 AM	#5
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Throttle Cable Question Some of the older trucks just had a hand operated throttle. Not sure just why other than the above stated uses. It may have been an option on the '60-'62's? __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

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