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Posted by: flipb Feb 6 2012, 02:05 PM

Hi,

I decided to take a drive on Friday... hopped in, got all ready to fire up... pumped the throttle as I always do, and snap - tension releases as the throttle cable lets go.

Upon investigation, it separated at what appears to be a crimped connector near the carb linkage. Never noticed the connector before, but perhaps when I switched from Progressive carb to dual 40's, my mechanic had to crimp on another few inches of cable?

anyway, I can easily fit the loose end back inside the connector. My questions are:

1. Should I just insert it, crimp the connector, and call it a day?
2. Should I add anything (loctite, gorilla glue) and then crimp it?
3. Should I consider this a temporary fix and replace the whole cable ASAP? Or will this DIY job last if done properly?

Posted by: 914Mels Feb 6 2012, 04:25 PM

If your crimp connection just pulled apart and the cable insn't damaged, you could get a new correct sized sleeve and re-crimp it or use a barrel clamp like the heater cable uses at the heater box. Just make sure to adjust the throttle stop so your not over stressing the cable.

Posted by: flipb Feb 10 2012, 08:35 AM

OK, so this morning I went out to re-crimp the throttle cable connector... and discovered that it's not the type of connector that one would crimp. Guess I didn't look closely when I found the break.

Attached are photos. How is this type of connector supposed to be fastened? How can I DIY? I'm supposed to bring the car to the shop this afternoon (for several things, perhaps to include a new throttle cable!) and I really don't want to deal with towing for something so simple.





Sorry 'bout the grimy engine... she's a driver.

Posted by: vsg914 Feb 10 2012, 08:42 AM

Far from a cable expert, but that just don't look right. From the pics it appears the cable has broke and this is a repair attempt. Its gonna break again. Buy a new one. Oh, if I'm correct, and your mechanic did this? find a new mech.

Posted by: flipb Feb 10 2012, 08:54 AM

I need to make it about 5 miles.

Can I just loop some wire through one of the end holes on the linkage connected to the hex bar, then barrel-clamp it (or somehow fasten it) to the good end of the cable?

Posted by: vsg914 Feb 10 2012, 09:10 AM

I'm sure you could if you don't stomp on the pedal too hard. I've removed the lid and ran a wire into the cockpit and used it as a hand throttle to get me home.

Posted by: flipb Feb 10 2012, 10:21 AM

I know you're all at the edge of your seats, waiting to see how I solved this problem...


My philosophy of DIY: If it can't be repaired with zip ties, take it to a professional.







I pumped the pedal a few times and it seems like a decent connection. We'll find out in a little while. To be safe, I'll take the flatter / less hilly route to the shop - don't want this to pop while I'm halfway up a steep hill.

Posted by: 76-914 Feb 10 2012, 10:34 AM

Take Clay's advice. Bring a long piece of string or wire.

Posted by: vsg914 Feb 10 2012, 10:58 AM

When did Clay sneak into this thread?