Replacing clutch and accelerator cables, Any tips, tricks? Options

[bigkensteele]

These are "while I'm in there" tasks. Both of my cables are intact and were functioning when my car went up on stands. I have new Terry Cable units for both clutch and throttle.

I have done searches on both and have a general idea of what to expect, but I do have a couple of questions.

- Is it advantageous to do one or the other first?

- I know that the clutch cable runs through a solid tube all the way up to the pedal assemble. What about the throttle cable? I have read that it can get wrapped around the clutch cable, and I can't imagine how that would happen if it had a solid tube.

- I have read mixed opinions on using a fish string. I typically use weed-eater string for running wires and such. Would it make the job easier to tape some to the end of the old cables when I pull them out?

Thanks,
Ken

[dangrouche]

"rotate" the accelerator cable as you push it forward. sometimes if you just push it forward without the corkscrew motion, it can get hung up. a small squirt of of
WD-40 sprayed into the tube before inserting the accel. cable also helps it move through the tube. a small light and mirror to look down the center tunnel is very very important to see that you have not crossed the accelerator and clutch cable. also note the amount of threads of engagement on the old cable before removal.