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 Post subject: Throttle cable?
PostPosted: Sun May 07, 2006 9:42 pm 
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I need to buy a throttle cable for my Town Panel with a 225 /6 from a '69 Dart. The cable has a piece that bolts to the firewall with 2 bolts and the cable passes thru the center. Was this used on other vehicles with the /6?

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The 2-bolt plate you describe sounds like the backing plate for the accelerator pedal attachment point — on passenger cars, they're not actually part of the throttle cable, which has a round metal ferrule held in with a spring clip (under the dash).

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The 2-bolt plate you describe sounds like the backing plate for the accelerator pedal attachment point — on passenger cars, they're not actually part of the throttle cable, which has a round metal ferrule held in with a spring clip (under the dash).
Ok, you're correct. I'll try getting one for a Dart and see if it'll work. Thanks

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Well, what length cable do you need? If you'll tell us that, then my parts books and I can probably help you narrow in on the best candidate cars to get a cable from.

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Well, what length cable do you need? If you'll tell us that, then my parts books and I can probably help you narrow in on the best candidate cars to get a cable from.
Looks like a 36" cable will be needed. The cable passes thru the firewall almost dead center, and the carb requires a sideways pull (towards driver's side). Much less than that would have it in a bind.

Thanks again, the info available here was one reason I went with the /6.

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You won't find a 36" cable in any cars! That's a lengthy, lengthy cable...sounds like a truck/van only item.

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You won't find a 36" cable in any cars! That's a lengthy, lengthy cable...sounds like a truck/van only item.
Is there a list online of the lenghts available? It almost sounds like I'll have to buy an aftermarket cable. I was hoping to avoid that.

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 Post subject: Throttle Cables
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Surf the web for go-cart parts/throttle cables. I had to use one for my van.
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 Post subject: Re: Throttle Cables
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Surf the web for go-cart parts/throttle cables. I had to use one for my van.
I ordered a 36" universal cable from Jegs this morning. It's just over $40 with shipping.

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