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FJBLF
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 Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2022 5:32 pm Post subject: Accelerator Cable Replacement (Step by Step) |
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Glenn 
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| Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2022 5:41 pm Post subject: Re: Accelerator Cable Replacement (Step by Step) |
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I would recommend bending the angled tip to more of a 90*. Many times, over the years, the tip has ovaled the hole and it can pull through when you step on the gas.
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FJBLF
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| Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2022 7:08 pm Post subject: Re: Accelerator Cable Replacement (Step by Step) |
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| Glenn wrote: |
| I would recommend bending the angled tip to more of a 90*. Many times, over the years, the tip has ovaled the hole and it can pull through when you step on the gas. |
Considering that these are 50 year old cars, if the hole is oval, maybe is time to replace the part.
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Glenn
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| Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2022 7:27 pm Post subject: Re: Accelerator Cable Replacement (Step by Step) |
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| Glenn wrote: |
| I would recommend bending the angled tip to more of a 90*. Many times, over the years, the tip has ovaled the hole and it can pull through when you step on the gas. |
Considering that these are 50 year old cars, if the hole is oval, maybe is time to replace the part. |
A lot more complicated since you have to remove the cluster and disconnect the clutch cable. At that point you might as well rebuild it.
Old cars are like an onion, peel a layer and then there's another.
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