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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Mild Modifications => Topic started by: wcuster208 on January 14, 2022, 01:54:46 PM

Title: Throttle cable
Post by: wcuster208 on January 14, 2022, 01:54:46 PM

HEY Group! Hope all are well and safe.

Just had th350 rebuilt in '67 base. Has a 327, but trans shop said 4bbl carb is stretching throttle
cable from pedal, limiting carb opening fully. The original powerglide is gone and was switched from column to floor shift.
Any personal experience with this? Any part numbers for an adjustable carb bracket/extender or complete cable to fix this will be greatly appreciated.

thanx

Title: Re: Throttle cable
Post by: bertfam on January 14, 2022, 02:40:30 PM

Your car didn't originally come with a cable so I'm assuming it's aftermarket.

Instead, it came with a rod like the one shown in the AIM drawing below (item number one). These are available from most vendors and you'll need either part number 3909978 for a 2bbl, P/N 3899072 for a 4bbl (first design - 13 13/16" overall length) or P/N 3909981 (second design - 12 31/32" overall length). You'll also need the attaching parts (items three, four, five, six and eight) which are also available from most vendors.

If you want to stick with a cable, you'll have to contact places like Lokar to see what they have.

Ed

Title: Re: Throttle cable
Post by: wcuster208 on January 16, 2022, 03:47:56 PM

Hey! Thanx so much. Info and schematic were GREAT !!

Title: Re: Throttle cable
Post by: z28z11 on January 16, 2022, 06:45:02 PM

Quote from: bertfam on January 14, 2022, 02:40:30 PM

Your car didn't originally come with a cable so I'm assuming it's aftermarket.

Hey Ed,

Maybe an original 6 banger ? Memory serves they came with a cable throttle -

Steve

Title: Re: Throttle cable
Post by: bertfam on January 16, 2022, 06:58:20 PM

Correct Steve, but that started in 1968. 1967 still used the rod.

Ed

Title: Re: Throttle cable
Post by: David K on May 10, 2022, 03:35:49 AM

Yep, 68’s used a cable. Mine is still there.