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wcuster208

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Throttle cable
« 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

bertfam

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Re: Throttle cable
« Reply #1 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

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Re: Throttle cable
« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2022, 03:47:56 PM »
Hey! Thanx so much. Info and schematic were GREAT !!

z28z11

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Re: Throttle cable
« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2022, 06:45:02 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
1968 Z28 M21/U17 BRG/W 1967 Chevy ll Nova SS 
1969 Z28 X77/M20/VE3 LeMans/W
1969 L78 X66/N66 Cortez/BVT
1969 Z11 L48/M35/C60/C06  1949 3100 5wd 235/6

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Re: Throttle cable
« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2022, 06:58:20 PM »
Correct Steve, but that started in 1968. 1967 still used the rod.

Ed

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Re: Throttle cable
« Reply #5 on: May 10, 2022, 03:35:49 AM »
Yep, 68’s used a cable. Mine is still there.

 

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