The small brass collar that came with the carburetor snapped in half when I crimped the throttle cable with it. One big thing, I haven't added any grease to the cable, so I'm thinking I need to grease up the cable, the slide in the carb, inside the metal bend, and inside the plastic at the throttle where the cable touches it. Pull the cable back until all strands are inside the copper tube. If you cannot find a throttle cable with the specifications that you require from our vast product selection, this CUSTOM guide will give you the opportunity to order a custom throttle control cable. I bought a throttle cable bracket and went to attach the cable to the carb, and it's wayyyyyy too long. Smoke-um is right about the Edelbrock set-up. This is not as difficult of a task as it may seem. It should be also said, Dont use this for fixing a brake or shift cable... Or a cable that sees a lot of pulling force. The original throttle cable will work. The factory throttle cable is too long. ProX throttle cables are made with pre-lubricated nylon inner sleeves, tightly-wound steel inner cables, and a flexible PVC outer jacket, which, combined, ensure smooth cable operation and long life. Sometimes it takes a while to figure out just the right set-up, but in the end, it works out quite well. When the throttle handle is in riding position, it will not return on it's own. It suggests bending the top of the Throttle pedal, but I … New lines and cables etc, etc. If the accelerator pedal on your Chevrolet Silverado is beginning to feel "sticky," or throttle response is a little sluggish, the likely cause is a slackened or stretched accelerator cable. It requires the disc type cable. The throttle is another story. My problem was the opposite of yours (69 GTX as well), my cable was too short....and it broke during break-in. Since then, the throttle has had so much slack in the cable that if I were to twist it all the way out, I can twist it back about a quarter turn before theres even any tension. Motorcycles are sometimes challenging to work on, owing to the minimal amount of movement and room to … '83 Caballero, 350/290 crate engine. Damaged, frayed, or faulty throttle cables can be both an eyesore and a safety hazard. So, without the tiny cable collar, I soldered a small collar around the cable. In the unfortunate situation where you end up with a broken throttle cable on your motorcycle, you will need to know how to repair it if you decide to do it yourself. Take off your throttle cable, completely, you need to know how much "Draw" you need for the throttle. To fix this problem, cable adjustment is necessary. Quick question about the Throttle cable I have got it all connected and it seems to be around 4cm too long? Universal Throttle Cables "U Cut to Fit" stainlees steel inner cable construction 1/16 1x19 and "U Cut to Fit" outer housing with a High Density Polyethylene Liner for smooth operation and long life.Black Nylon housing or steel braided stainless are available in 24" and 48" lengths. The cables are too long when routed between the forks. ; Please note that any custom throttle cables that are ordered cannot … throttle cable too long by WOO » Fri Apr 13, 2018 2:26 pm is it right that if the throttle cable is too long then you just cut off the soldered end and use s … Bought a TPI throttle cable, supposedly off of an '86 Firebird. The throttle cable is too long and the throttle body only opens up around 45 degrees. Feed the cable through the small hole in the side of the copper tube. 1. The cable is straight, then at the throttle the cable feeds through the bend in the plastic grip, then it feeds into the metal bend in the carb. Tip 3: Fit the Stopper to the Cable. Crimp it close to the top, then cut the bottom half off. This can also result in the opposite effect as well, in that the excess slack can create a delayed throttle return response. (its too long). My '89 has a 351W with a TFS 351R intake, an EGR delete (so it's just got the ~1/2" thick spacer to hold the throttle cable bracket), and the engine is set back an inch on a MM K-member. The length was good but the cable ferrule and cable sleeve were too long and prevented WOT. Feed the cable through ALL parts of the throttle assembly before attaching the stopper. Stick the crimp on the end. I can't remember exactly, but I'd guess the throttle was on the passenger side of the old carb, and I only have to go straight forward on the driver's side. ProX throttle cables are made by OE suppliers to OEM specifications, and they offer more affordability. I ordered Motion Pro stainless steel clutch & throttle cables (R) to replace my stock C cables. One of these considerations should be the motorcycle cable lengths and brake line lengths. Throttle cable, and pump cable simply come up around 2'' too short to make the connection there. ProX throttle cables are made by OE suppliers to OEM specifications, and they offer more affordability. NPD now offers a bracket advertised to work with Holley carbs. Anyone know how to get the metal piece from the cable to fit the new cap? Adjusting and replacing the throttle cable can be done at any level of mechanic skill. I ordered the Mancini throttle cable. You are going to have to cut and weld on the bracket to make it work. I've installed them on several projects, and they work well. Coonass here. I'm gonna ask KS Power to send me a new one. I put a holley 4160 with the overdrive bracket on it and the throttle cable is way to long where i have to hook it up on the bracket. So i've got 2 issues. ProX throttle cables are made with pre-lubricated nylon inner sleeves, tightly-wound steel inner cables, and a flexible PVC outer jacket, which, combined, ensure smooth cable operation and long life. I have a 79 Honda z50r with a lifan 125cc and I got new throttle cables which seem to be way too long and I can only get it to open the carb about 1/8 of fully open. Of course it was. Everything is good but I cant adjust out the slack on the idel cable. Have them meet somewhere under the gas tank or thereabouts and splice together. They probably cost about $.001. An incorrectly adjusted TV cable. (duuur). (An advantage; installing to the throttle slide is now easier since you can do it with plenty of slack in the cable… If your mower's engine is idling too high or running at too high a speed, your problem may be the throttle cable. This is about 1/4" movement. The clutch cable is perfect fit but the throttle cables are long. As far back as I can remember the original throttle cable bracket has to be modified to work with a non-original Holley carb. If you are changing the dimensions of the handlebars, more often than not, you will have to change the lengths of the cables and lines too. On the other hand, I have started from the handlebar throttle, make the connection where the pump & throttle go into the slide. (A) If the cable is adjusted too long, one of the following conditions may result: (1) early shifts, slipping, and/or no detent downshifts; (2) low line pressure. One is attached to the throttle slide, the other is attached to the throttle handle. Throttle Cable too long sir? Use two cables. Then stick that mess back together and go peel out. It's like they're too long. I had to cut an inch off of both so the cable … Total length of cable is 34" and it is about 5-6" inches too long (bows out nearly to the fender liner). In the meantime I added a sleeve and some washers to shorten up the cable. I tried moving the cables several times to no avail. Clean up the inside and outside of the tubing with fine sandpaper. The throttle cable … I just did a manifold and carb swap on my 350. I converted my 1969 mustang 302 two barrel into a 4 barrel with an aluminum intake. Brake and clutch cables were easily enough, rerouted and feel like they will work correctly. Replaced my carburetor but the throttle cable tops are different. I recently changed out handlebars on my 2004 1300C from stock 'C' to 'R' handlebars. Got the throttle cable mess worked out, almost. I've got an 05 Road Glide and have added 12.5" bars. They work but are too long for my liking and the cables come too far up the windshield. We offer basic replacement throttle cables to restore proper throttle operation. Got the old one off but still can't get new one one. 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