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> Replacing clutch and accelerator cables, Any tips, tricks?
bigkensteele
post Oct 31 2011, 08:01 PM
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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
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post Nov 1 2011, 10:45 AM
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Its' not rocket science, done it on the side of the road because I used a cheap accel cable. Went home got the old trusty used one and 10 minutes back on the road even with out jacking the car. Yes the clutch and accel can get wrapped around each other, you will know it the first time you push in the clutch and your rpms go up. Simple fix.
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