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Author:  oktr6r [ Sun May 07, 2006 9:42 pm ]
Post subject:  Throttle cable?
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?

Thanks
Author:  SlantSixDan [ Mon May 08, 2006 7:36 am ]
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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).
Author:  oktr6r [ Mon May 08, 2006 2:33 pm ]
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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
Author:  SlantSixDan [ Mon May 08, 2006 2:35 pm ]
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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.
Author:  oktr6r [ Mon May 08, 2006 5:17 pm ]
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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.
Author:  SlantSixDan [ Mon May 08, 2006 5:33 pm ]
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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.
Author:  oktr6r [ Mon May 08, 2006 7:39 pm ]
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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.
Author:  69a100 [ Tue May 09, 2006 8:09 am ]
Post subject:  Throttle Cables
Surf the web for go-cart parts/throttle cables. I had to use one for my van.
Author:  oktr6r [ Tue May 09, 2006 9:51 am ]
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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