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Accelerator cable, Collapsing at the cluster |
74ravenna |
Jun 29 2016, 04:20 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 471 Joined: 19-October 14 From: nh Member No.: 18,032 Region Association: North East States |
Hi,
In the process of an engine swap. I went from FI to carbs. I was able to connect the accelerator cable to the pulley at the engine/carbs but at the pedal cluster the cable collapses. It looks like a Fork Bolt (Haynes parts breakdown) is supposed to slide over the cable somehow. Is that correct? My far-sightedness certainly makes it challenging! TIA Steve |
TheCabinetmaker |
Jun 29 2016, 04:40 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,304 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Do you mean the cable goes slack when gas pedal is pressed?
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rhodyguy |
Jun 29 2016, 04:54 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,116 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
I think he's trying to hook the front of the cable up after connecting the yoke up first. I think...
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74ravenna |
Jun 29 2016, 05:00 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 471 Joined: 19-October 14 From: nh Member No.: 18,032 Region Association: North East States |
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74ravenna |
Jun 29 2016, 05:05 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 471 Joined: 19-October 14 From: nh Member No.: 18,032 Region Association: North East States |
I think he's trying to hook the front of the cable up after connecting the yoke up first. I think... I never disconnected the front of the cable. The only connection I needed to make was at the carbs. It acts like the cable might have dropped out of a guide or something Steve |
Jeffs9146 |
Jun 29 2016, 05:10 PM
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Ski Bum Group: Members Posts: 4,062 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Discovery Bay, Ca Member No.: 128 |
I think he's trying to hook the front of the cable up after connecting the yoke up first. I think... I never disconnected the front of the cable. The only connection I needed to make was at the carbs. It acts like the cable might have dropped out of a guide or something Steve It could be a bent pivot arm on the cluster! Attached image(s) |
wndsnd |
Jun 29 2016, 07:19 PM
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You wanted a horse, but got a goat. Nobody wants a goat.... Group: Members Posts: 2,861 Joined: 12-February 12 From: North Shore, MA Member No.: 14,124 Region Association: North East States |
I can add more description of this engine being set up with tangerine cable throttle system.
Did you check with Chris is he uses stock throttle cable or maybe something different. Sounds like you need to shorten it up. |
wndsnd |
Jun 29 2016, 07:21 PM
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You wanted a horse, but got a goat. Nobody wants a goat.... Group: Members Posts: 2,861 Joined: 12-February 12 From: North Shore, MA Member No.: 14,124 Region Association: North East States |
The fork bolt is usually the clutch cable. The throttle has. A ball socket at the cluster.
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74ravenna |
Jun 30 2016, 03:30 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 471 Joined: 19-October 14 From: nh Member No.: 18,032 Region Association: North East States |
I can add more description of this engine being set up with tangerine cable throttle system. Did you check with Chris is he uses stock throttle cable or maybe something different. Sounds like you need to shorten it up. I haven't asked Chris but I will. "Sounds like you need to shorten it up." I think you are correct. Thanks Steve |
Darren C |
Jun 30 2016, 05:15 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 392 Joined: 26-December 14 From: Chichester UK Member No.: 18,255 Region Association: England |
I had a similar experience. It was slack in the cable. Try pulling more cable out at the carb end then clamping it in the lever. This should tighten up the slack at the pedal end and stop the clevis from sagging.
You also need to check the pedal bushes aren't worn out too. Good luck |
74ravenna |
Jun 30 2016, 05:19 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 471 Joined: 19-October 14 From: nh Member No.: 18,032 Region Association: North East States |
I had a similar experience. It was slack in the cable. Try pulling more cable out at the carb end then clamping it in the lever. This should tighten up the slack at the pedal end and stop the clevis from sagging. You also need to check the pedal bushes aren't worn out too. Good luck Thank you. Steve |
ChrisFoley |
Jun 30 2016, 06:29 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,937 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None |
I can add more description of this engine being set up with tangerine cable throttle system. Did you check with Chris is he uses stock throttle cable or maybe something different. Sounds like you need to shorten it up. Steve, We probably did the original installation for John so he doesn't have a copy of the installation instructions. I'll email you a copy. There should be very little slack on the cable when it's installed properly. |
rhodyguy |
Jun 30 2016, 06:34 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,116 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Thank you for clarifying the use of the tangerine system John.
Is is possible you wrapped the cable around the master pulley in the wrong direction? |
74ravenna |
Jun 30 2016, 08:21 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 471 Joined: 19-October 14 From: nh Member No.: 18,032 Region Association: North East States |
Thank you for clarifying the use of the tangerine system John. Is is possible you wrapped the cable around the master pulley in the wrong direction? I went over the top of the pulley. Basically I just copied what was already there. Part of the cable was there from when John sold it to me so I only had to loosen the set screw and install my existing cable. It was such a simple procedure I really didn't think it through, I had a little free time and wanted to finish one of the items on my list and that seemed so simple. I should've paid a little more attention and thought it thru before I started. My guess is, I have to go back to the pulley and take up some of the cable. Lesson here is don't take anything for granted! Thanks Steve |
74ravenna |
Jun 30 2016, 08:22 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 471 Joined: 19-October 14 From: nh Member No.: 18,032 Region Association: North East States |
I can add more description of this engine being set up with tangerine cable throttle system. Did you check with Chris is he uses stock throttle cable or maybe something different. Sounds like you need to shorten it up. Steve, We probably did the original installation for John so he doesn't have a copy of the installation instructions. I'll email you a copy. There should be very little slack on the cable when it's installed properly. Thanks Chris, that would be great! Steve |
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