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02-10-2013, 10:44 AM
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Throttle cable help
I need help on what y'all are doing with throttle cables. I have two swaps that need a cable. Both 85 Chevys. On a burb and one a long bed. A guy at work used a stock camaro cable on his el camino. Just seeing what y'all are using. Thanks.
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02-10-2013, 11:26 AM
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Re: Throttle cable help
I used a stock 99 silverado cable on my 67.
Bolted a piece of flat steel to the injector rail bolt welded a washer w a slot to the end to hold the outer part of the cable. Then welded a matching washer w a slot for the end of the cable to slide into on the end of the gas pedal linkage. Pretty simple setup that seems to work great. Posted via Mobile Device
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02-10-2013, 03:14 PM
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Re: Throttle cable help
I used a cable for a 2002 Avalanche and mated it up with an Fbody bracket.
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02-10-2013, 07:40 PM
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Re: Throttle cable help
bought a lokar one off of ebay $60
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02-10-2013, 08:15 PM
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Re: Throttle cable help
Part number of eBay lokar?
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02-10-2013, 08:51 PM
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Re: Throttle cable help
lokar tc1000....36"
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02-10-2013, 08:56 PM
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Re: Throttle cable help
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02-11-2013, 01:06 PM
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Re: Throttle cable help
For my '72 I used the stock '72 cable and the stock 5.3 mount. Easy.
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03-14-2014, 07:49 AM
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Re: Throttle cable help
I know this is an old thread but thank you 85burb for posting that pn, I've been trying to figure out which cable to use.
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03-14-2014, 11:09 AM
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Re: Throttle cable help
3' mountain bike brake cable - cost under $15 from a local bike shop and fit the LS throttle pretty well.
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03-14-2014, 12:21 PM
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Re: Throttle cable help
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03-14-2014, 03:42 PM
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Re: Throttle cable help
One end is swaged on at the throttle body; I used a cable knarp end (with a set screw) at the gas pedal.
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03-14-2014, 04:21 PM
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Re: Throttle cable help
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*knarp* heheheh 
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03-14-2014, 04:38 PM
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Re: Throttle cable help
It is fun to say isn't it.
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04-29-2014, 07:10 PM
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Re: Throttle cable help
Thanks Matt for the tip again on the brake cable, I have less than $15 in it and it works great.
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04-30-2014, 09:12 AM
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Re: Throttle cable help
make sure to ask for a MTB style brake cable and not a road style.
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04-30-2014, 05:27 PM
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Re: Throttle cable help
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04-30-2014, 06:49 PM
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Re: Throttle cable help
Hawks used the Lockar cable and didn't put the set screw in it are either it came out. I noticed last week it didn't feel the same. Hince I say it came out but who knows.
I went and bought some small cable and crimp connectors and used my crimper to get it tight. Works fine now and has a lot better kick down when you hit the pedal. The 71 pedal is nice and firm now also. Before it was mushy feeling. 
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04-30-2014, 07:01 PM
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Re: Throttle cable help
I used two knarps at the pedal end and used a barrel adj at the throttle cable mount for adjusting the tension
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