Does anyone make a longer throttle cable that will fit our cars?, I need a longer cable for 914 DTM with Bellcrank Linkage |
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Does anyone make a longer throttle cable that will fit our cars?, I need a longer cable for 914 DTM with Bellcrank Linkage |
Dominic |
Mar 15 2008, 05:02 PM
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Dominic Group: Members Posts: 992 Joined: 14-January 03 From: Vacaville, CA Member No.: 149 Region Association: Northern California |
Looking for info to see if anyone makes a longer cable. The reason is that the throttle cable now comes through the back side of the DTM shroud to operate the bellcrank linkage as you can see in the pics.
Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks, Dominic Attached image(s) |
Mark Henry |
Mar 15 2008, 05:23 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
There was terrycable but it looks like they only do bikes now?!?
A quick search for "Mechanical Control Cables" found these sites and a few more: http://www.flanderscables.com/ http://www.mctcable.com/ http://controls.tuthill.com/Products/Contr...ntrolCables.asp BTW Very cool set-up bud! |
McMark |
Mar 15 2008, 05:33 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Swap the ball joints at the bellcrank and pull from the front.
It works in my head. |
Dominic |
Mar 15 2008, 05:39 PM
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Dominic Group: Members Posts: 992 Joined: 14-January 03 From: Vacaville, CA Member No.: 149 Region Association: Northern California |
Swap the ball joints at the bellcrank and pull from the front. It works in my head. Mark, I wish it was that easy, won't work because it won't fit under/around the alternator stand. I tried to mount the arms on the TB's the other way, but it was also a no-go. It looks like it works great in the rear engine configuration, but the cable appears to be too short the way I am routing it. Dominic |
Dominic |
Mar 15 2008, 05:45 PM
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Dominic Group: Members Posts: 992 Joined: 14-January 03 From: Vacaville, CA Member No.: 149 Region Association: Northern California |
There was terrycable but it looks like they only do bikes now?!? A quick search for "Mechanical Control Cables" found these sites and a few more: http://www.flanderscables.com/ http://www.mctcable.com/ http://controls.tuthill.com/Products/Contr...ntrolCables.asp BTW Very cool set-up bud! Thanks! I'll check out those sites Dominic |
jmmotorsports |
Mar 15 2008, 07:24 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 308 Joined: 15-August 06 From: Kelso,Wa. Member No.: 6,658 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
There was terrycable but it looks like they only do bikes now?!? A quick search for "Mechanical Control Cables" found these sites and a few more: http://www.flanderscables.com/ http://www.mctcable.com/ http://controls.tuthill.com/Products/Contr...ntrolCables.asp BTW Very cool set-up bud! Terrycable made a custom cable for me a few months ago. Give them a call..760-244-9351 Jerry |
rhodyguy |
Mar 16 2008, 09:09 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,084 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
if you go custom, better order 2. maybe 3.
k |
Dominic |
Mar 16 2008, 09:53 AM
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Dominic Group: Members Posts: 992 Joined: 14-January 03 From: Vacaville, CA Member No.: 149 Region Association: Northern California |
Good news! I got a reply from Jake on the Aircooled Technology forums and he said he used a 911 throttle cable on his 914. Just waiting on him to give me the part number so I can order one and try it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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r_towle |
Mar 16 2008, 10:50 AM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,585 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
you could re-route the cable so it comes up from the bottom closer to the middle of the motor.
That would give you a bit more length. Rich |
jimkelly |
Mar 16 2008, 10:53 AM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
pls share pn once you get it - and post some pics of part and actual length info once in hand - would be great!
jim -- Good news! I got a reply from Jake on the Aircooled Technology forums and he said he used a 911 throttle cable on his 914. Just waiting on him to give me the part number so I can order one and try it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
Dominic |
Apr 1 2008, 01:22 PM
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Dominic Group: Members Posts: 992 Joined: 14-January 03 From: Vacaville, CA Member No.: 149 Region Association: Northern California |
Update on the custom throttle cable:
I ordered a 964 cable (the only 911 throttle cable that I could find), the casing is longer but the cable will not reach the pedal cluster, that was a no go (anyone want to buy a new 964 throttle cable?) Anyway, I just called TERRYCABLE (1-800-854-4691) and they are custom making me a cable for $45.00 (so I ordered two of them just in case I need another in the future) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Specs on a stock 914 cable: 41" casing, 101.5" total length Specs for the stock 964 cable: 48" casing, 99.5" total length (actually shorter than the 914 cable Lessons learned: Just call TERRYCABLE and forget the rest. |
Gint |
Apr 1 2008, 02:45 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,082 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Thanks for the info.
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purple |
Apr 1 2008, 04:21 PM
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Pigeon feeders attract me Group: Members Posts: 938 Joined: 24-July 07 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 7,942 Region Association: None |
That's a badass looking engine, You have my deepest respect for posting such a sexy picture.
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