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RED72blazer · 07-07-2009, 10:45 PM

So, the throttle cable just broke on my friends 71 K20 pictures of truck here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=240484. I bought the cable. paid for fast shipping. $50 dollars later it's here. I just installed the new LMC replacement throttle cable. It binds badly at just off throttle to basically floored. It seems like plastic cover is to long, it's damn near impossible to drive. Is there an adjustment for the cable? do have have to modify the cable for the fuel holley fuel injection system on the truck? is the LMC part just crap? Any better options out there? thanks I really need to get this truck on the road ASAP. thanks for any input.

tucnnuts · 07-08-2009, 11:20 AM

if you pull the cable loose and move it by hand is it tight or ruff to move? if so i would just call lmc , there pretty good about sending replacements, i think they know out of all the stuff that comes from across sea your goin to have some bad ones...i had probs with both my window reg. and they sent me new ones right away!!! good luck

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-08-2009, 12:11 PM

Is it a GM cable? If not I would buy a GM one. They are a little long too, but I think that they need to be so that when the engine torques that it doesn't pull on the cable. WES

RED72blazer · 07-08-2009, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by tucnnuts

if you pull the cable loose and move it by hand is it tight or ruff to move?

it's easy to move when not mounted to the bracket.

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Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

Is it a GM cable? If not I would buy a GM one. They are a little long too, but I think that they need to be so that when the engine torques that it doesn't pull on the cable. WES

it's a made in Taiwan pos. can i still get a gm one at the dealer? Unfortunately, I need the truck working by sunday. I think I'm screwed.

**Thealien** · 07-08-2009, 02:51 PM

I got a GM one at a dealer last year

tucnnuts · 07-09-2009, 10:27 AM

so it moves free when not in the braket...so when its hook to the gas pedal and you have it out of the braket you can move it freely and hear it movin the gas pedal...then when you put it in the carb braket it starts to bind up...is that right?

RED72blazer · 07-09-2009, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tucnnuts

so it moves free when not in the braket...so when its hook to the gas pedal and you have it out of the braket you can move it freely and hear it movin the gas pedal...then when you put it in the carb braket it starts to bind up...is that right?

yes that is correct.

RED72blazer · 07-09-2009, 04:40 PM

Well, I just cut an inch out of the sheathing that covers the cable between the firewall mount and carb bracket and put it back together. it seems to be working fine now.

07-07-2009, 10:45 PM	#1
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	Help! Installed NEW LMC throttle cable....now have issues. So, the throttle cable just broke on my friends 71 K20 pictures of truck here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=240484. I bought the cable. paid for fast shipping. $50 dollars later it's here. I just installed the new LMC replacement throttle cable. It binds badly at just off throttle to basically floored. It seems like plastic cover is to long, it's damn near impossible to drive. Is there an adjustment for the cable? do have have to modify the cable for the fuel holley fuel injection system on the truck? is the LMC part just crap? Any better options out there? thanks I really need to get this truck on the road ASAP. thanks for any input. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage. Last edited by RED72blazer; 07-07-2009 at 11:03 PM.

07-08-2009, 11:20 AM	#2
tucnnuts if they can make it so can I! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: birmingham, alabama Posts: 97	Re: Help! Installed NEW LMC throttle cable....now have issues. if you pull the cable loose and move it by hand is it tight or ruff to move? if so i would just call lmc , there pretty good about sending replacements, i think they know out of all the stuff that comes from across sea your goin to have some bad ones...i had probs with both my window reg. and they sent me new ones right away!!! good luck

07-08-2009, 12:11 PM	#3
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Help! Installed NEW LMC throttle cable....now have issues. Is it a GM cable? If not I would buy a GM one. They are a little long too, but I think that they need to be so that when the engine torques that it doesn't pull on the cable. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-08-2009, 02:51 PM	#5
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,135	Re: Help! Installed NEW LMC throttle cable....now have issues. I got a GM one at a dealer last year

07-09-2009, 10:27 AM	#6
tucnnuts if they can make it so can I! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: birmingham, alabama Posts: 97	Re: Help! Installed NEW LMC throttle cable....now have issues. so it moves free when not in the braket...so when its hook to the gas pedal and you have it out of the braket you can move it freely and hear it movin the gas pedal...then when you put it in the carb braket it starts to bind up...is that right?

07-09-2009, 04:40 PM	#8
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	Re: Help! Installed NEW LMC throttle cable....now have issues. Well, I just cut an inch out of the sheathing that covers the cable between the firewall mount and carb bracket and put it back together. it seems to be working fine now. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.



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