Throttle cable around clutch cable trick Options

[TonyA]

Sorry meant to post. What is the trick preventing wrapping the throttle cable around the clutch cable

[dcecc1968]

Sorry meant to post. What is the trick preventing wrapping the throttle cable around the clutch cable

From what I remember several years back…. A flashlight, a mirror positioned at tunnel entrance near foot pedal, tunnel access panel(s) removed for more lighting, repeated attempts and a little luck

[Jack Standz]

Disconnect clutch cable or throttle cable (whichever one you are replacing). Tie a string around the cable (at the pedal end) and pull out the cable from the tunnel area at the engine compartment area. Tie string on the pedal end of the new cable and pull into place from the pedal end of the string.

Of course this assumes you currently have a correctly installed cable before you replace the bad one. Also, can use a cheap endoscope (maybe $15 to $20 on Amazon) or mirror with a flashlight to look from the pedal end of the center tunnel to see that the cable isn't wrapped around the other cable.

[Cairo94507]

Take this seriously as a lot of people run into this issue and it can be disastrous.

Looks like my buddy will be dropping his fresh engine, (maybe 40 miles on it) to rebuild it after the gas pedal stuck and the tachometer pinned a few times due to this exact problem. Listening to it, to me, sounds like a rod knock. Very upsetting as that is a bunch of work he is going to have to do. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

[VaccaRabite]

Disconnect clutch cable or throttle cable (whichever one you are replacing). Tie a string around the cable (at the pedal end) and pull out the cable from the tunnel area at the engine compartment area. Tie string on the pedal end of the new cable and pull into place from the pedal end of the string.

Of course this assumes you currently have a correctly installed cable before you replace the bad one. Also, can use a cheap endoscope (maybe $15 to $20 on Amazon) or mirror with a flashlight to look from the pedal end of the center tunnel to see that the cable isn't wrapped around the other cable.

The string method can cause a BIG problem during removal or install. The string can bind in the small passages that the throttle cable has to go through. Once bound, it is not easy to unbind it, which leaves the passage blocked and your car bricked.

You are much better off just removing the throttle cable without string and using the flashlight and mirror method to ensure no wraps.

But if you MUST use string - DONT USE STRING. Use a light weight monofilament fishing line (4lb - small stuff!) and MAKE SURE the knot is well behind connector so it won't bind or drag. If the line DOES bind, you want to be able to break it and still pull it out, and you will have a bear of at time doing that with something stronger.

Zach

[rgalla9146]

Remove the gas pedal. Remove the center 'deposit'
If you have the guage stack remove it.(your Bumble Bee ?) You might be able to
wrestle the the whole box out while leaving the guages wiring attached. If not
disconnect at the tunnel.
Remove the black square tin cover at the front of the tunnel. (one of only two non-
phillips screws on our cars)
Crawl in from the passenger side with a suitable mirror and a Chinese flashlight.
Clamp the throttle push rod with vice grip to seat the ball end into the back of
the pedal

[Jack Standz]

Disconnect clutch cable or throttle cable (whichever one you are replacing). Tie a string around the cable (at the pedal end) and pull out the cable from the tunnel area at the engine compartment area. Tie string on the pedal end of the new cable and pull into place from the pedal end of the string.

Of course this assumes you currently have a correctly installed cable before you replace the bad one. Also, can use a cheap endoscope (maybe $15 to $20 on Amazon) or mirror with a flashlight to look from the pedal end of the center tunnel to see that the cable isn't wrapped around the other cable.

The string method can cause a BIG problem during removal or install. The string can bind in the small passages that the throttle cable has to go through. Once bound, it is not easy to unbind it, which leaves the passage blocked and your car bricked.

You are much better off just removing the throttle cable without string and using the flashlight and mirror method to ensure no wraps.

But if you MUST use string - DONT USE STRING. Use a light weight monofilament fishing line (4lb - small stuff!) and MAKE SURE the knot is well behind connector so it won't bind or drag. If the line DOES bind, you want to be able to break it and still pull it out, and you will have a bear of at time doing that with something stronger.

Zach

Yes, good point.

If you use the so called "string method", use a very light "string". Don't use a heavy rope or even a hawser. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

We used a very light kite type string to replace a clutch cable last year and had absolutely no drama. Which is the same experience we've had using the "string method" for decades. However, using an endoscope to install the cable or check on the installation is helpful to ensure everything is installed properly.

If the cable is broken (depending on the location of the break), the "string method" may not be a viable option, so use a mirror or endoscope/bore scope.

YMMV