Accelerator Cable Setup

electronictofu · Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 12:13 pm Post subject: Accelerator Cable Setup

I ordered a new accelerator cable, as well as the kit through Wolfsburg. It came with everything, but I don't seem to have the pin that connects the cable to the top of the rod. Anyone know what goes in there? Size, or where to find a replacement? Can't seem to find one on their site.

Or do we just bend the hoop back a little bit so it slides over? I've seen a couple setups in the gallery. Not sure what's best...

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jeffff · Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 12:50 pm Post subject:

It just "hooks" in there, no pin.

Stocknazi · Samba Member Joined: June 18, 2004 Posts: 5150

I have seen them installed w/o a pin.

I used the pin to install mine; it slides through the L-bracket and cable eye and is held on the other side with a cotter pin. Seems to work fine,

111 721 529A is the part number

WW lists the pin for bug -57; no listing for a bus, not included in the accelerator lever kit either.

I have always been curious if the pin was og used on buses, hopefully someone will chime in that knows.
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jeffff · Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 1:29 pm Post subject:

According to the Bentley manual.....it shows NO pin.

Z · Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 1:34 pm Post subject:

I've only ever seen the hook thru the bracket. Yes, you have to open it up a bit to make it fit. Not sure why that is, but its simple enough to do.

EverettB · Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 5:42 pm Post subject:

Yes, you can just open it up and hook it through if you want. Grease the hole in the bracket.

Pages 2 & 3 of this accelerator cable thread show the pin:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=297464
From that thread:

Eric&Barb · Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 6:37 pm Post subject:

Definitely a pin.

Lots of info like this in the "Parts Reference Manuals" here:

http://oacdp.org/

See links at bottom...
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mtb7001 · Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 7:29 pm Post subject:

thanks for the link Everett , I really needed a good laugh today.

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Eric&Barb · Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 6:25 pm Post subject:

Bruce Amacker · Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 8:46 am Post subject:

It looks like you have your "L" shaped piece inside the "J" bracket. Most guys put it outside, on the left side of the J bracket.
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