Stock 72 throttle cable lengths? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**RenoKeene** · 03-12-2012, 08:28 AM

Are stock 72 throttle cables different lengths....small block, big block, 4x4 etc?
I installed the 72 pedal adapter in my 70 big block and as you can see in the pic mine is a bit too long ...measures 10 1/4" from the firewall to the carb bracket attachment. I could use one about 1/2" shorter. Thought I would see whats available from the factory before I start hacking on this one.
Mine is from a small block, hopefully a stock big block is shorter. And I don't want an aftermarket setup if I can help it.
Thanks

**RenoKeene** · 03-12-2012, 08:39 AM

After further review it appears the small and big block cables are the same and the 4x4 cable is shorter.....can anyone tell me how long a 4x4 one is from the firewall to where it attaches to the carb bracket...

**Tom Vogel** · 03-12-2012, 10:09 AM

FWIW ... dont feel like the lone ranger. Ive got the same problem. Ive been putting off dealing with it, but the engine is close to start up. Let me know if you find out an answer. I was going to cut mine.

**RenoKeene** · 03-12-2012, 11:24 AM

Anybody?

stomper · 03-12-2012, 02:22 PM

From the looks of your install, that's as good as it gets unless you do something custom. The 4x4 one is going to be shorter because of the 2" set-back on 4x4's. I'm guessing 2" shorter (i.e. too short for 2wd) but I'm not 100% sure.

I recently replaced mine with one from O'Rileys for a later model truck. It works fine but it's probably 4+ in too long. It snakes around a bit and probably would bind if it weren't for the teflon coating inside. I wish it looked as good as yours.

You might try to twist it a little to get the cable to exit straight out the back of the carb bracket and curve the opposite direction.

**RenoKeene** · 03-12-2012, 02:33 PM

Thanks Stomper, thats about what I thought. I have a spare to play with so I think I'll cut 1/2" out of the sleeve and shorten the cable at the pedal and see how that works. It functions good like it is I just don't like it.

SierraMtns · 04-17-2015, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RenoKeene

Thanks Stomper, thats about what I thought. I have a spare to play with so I think I'll cut 1/2" out of the sleeve and shorten the cable at the pedal and see how that works. It functions good like it is I just don't like it.

Where you able to shorten the cable?

**Boog** · 04-18-2015, 08:14 AM

I'm curious as well. Some time back i saw someone shorten a throttle cable. May have been in a video or one of the car show builds. They cut the cable housing an inch or so from one end then removed the rest from the end part and put it back together. I think they used split shot to crimp on the cable at the pedal end.

SierraMtns · 04-20-2015, 02:25 PM

Anyone?

**special-K** · 04-20-2015, 02:57 PM

It's been over a month. Try sending him a PM

**RenoKeene** · 04-20-2015, 03:39 PM

That was actually 3 years ago

and I did shorten it like Boog said, cut the plastic cable sleeve down and re-crimped the keeper at the pedal.

**Boog** · 04-20-2015, 10:44 PM

I knew I had seen it somewhere Reno.

You were just tightening up under the hood right?
What about a cable from Lokar or someone like that. No it's not original but if no one is reproducing our cables that is an option.

**leddzepp** · 04-20-2015, 11:53 PM

2wd 71/72 OEM cable is 20"

03-12-2012, 08:28 AM	#1
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Stock 72 throttle cable lengths? Are stock 72 throttle cables different lengths....small block, big block, 4x4 etc? I installed the 72 pedal adapter in my 70 big block and as you can see in the pic mine is a bit too long ...measures 10 1/4" from the firewall to the carb bracket attachment. I could use one about 1/2" shorter. Thought I would see whats available from the factory before I start hacking on this one. Mine is from a small block, hopefully a stock big block is shorter. And I don't want an aftermarket setup if I can help it. Thanks Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

03-12-2012, 08:39 AM	#2
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: Stock 72 throttle cable lengths? After further review it appears the small and big block cables are the same and the 4x4 cable is shorter.....can anyone tell me how long a 4x4 one is from the firewall to where it attaches to the carb bracket... __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

03-12-2012, 10:09 AM	#3
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: Stock 72 throttle cable lengths? FWIW ... dont feel like the lone ranger. Ive got the same problem. Ive been putting off dealing with it, but the engine is close to start up. Let me know if you find out an answer. I was going to cut mine.

03-12-2012, 11:24 AM	#4
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: Stock 72 throttle cable lengths? Anybody? __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

03-12-2012, 02:22 PM	#5
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Re: Stock 72 throttle cable lengths? From the looks of your install, that's as good as it gets unless you do something custom. The 4x4 one is going to be shorter because of the 2" set-back on 4x4's. I'm guessing 2" shorter (i.e. too short for 2wd) but I'm not 100% sure. I recently replaced mine with one from O'Rileys for a later model truck. It works fine but it's probably 4+ in too long. It snakes around a bit and probably would bind if it weren't for the teflon coating inside. I wish it looked as good as yours. You might try to twist it a little to get the cable to exit straight out the back of the carb bracket and curve the opposite direction. __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

03-12-2012, 02:33 PM	#6
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: Stock 72 throttle cable lengths? Thanks Stomper, thats about what I thought. I have a spare to play with so I think I'll cut 1/2" out of the sleeve and shorten the cable at the pedal and see how that works. It functions good like it is I just don't like it. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

04-18-2015, 08:14 AM	#8
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,514	Re: Stock 72 throttle cable lengths? I'm curious as well. Some time back i saw someone shorten a throttle cable. May have been in a video or one of the car show builds. They cut the cable housing an inch or so from one end then removed the rest from the end part and put it back together. I think they used split shot to crimp on the cable at the pedal end. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

04-20-2015, 02:25 PM	#9
SierraMtns Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Shingle Springs, CA Posts: 869	Re: Stock 72 throttle cable lengths? Anyone?

04-20-2015, 02:57 PM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Stock 72 throttle cable lengths? It's been over a month. Try sending him a PM __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-20-2015, 03:39 PM	#11
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: Stock 72 throttle cable lengths? That was actually 3 years ago and I did shorten it like Boog said, cut the plastic cable sleeve down and re-crimped the keeper at the pedal. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

04-20-2015, 10:44 PM	#12
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,514	Re: Stock 72 throttle cable lengths? I knew I had seen it somewhere Reno. You were just tightening up under the hood right? What about a cable from Lokar or someone like that. No it's not original but if no one is reproducing our cables that is an option. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

04-20-2015, 11:53 PM	#13
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Stock 72 throttle cable lengths? 2wd 71/72 OEM cable is 20" Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

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