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| HansJan |
 Mar 9 2021, 12:20 PM
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Ok. It was my turn to break down.
The throttle cable broke. I was able to crank up the idle and limp to work. Looking to buy new cable, so I can get back on the road. 914Rubber is sold out. Where can I buy a new one (for carbureted car with X-bar linkage). Auto Atlanta might have them, but with them you never know when to expect the parts.  |
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| HansJan |
Mar 31 2021, 08:46 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 403 Joined: 5-April 16 From: Sugar Land TX Member No.: 19,860 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Seems that this easy repair is becoming a challenge.
I ended up buying a cable from Terry Cable. Zim's only had the standard (Gemo) cable, but I was looking for a longer one. So I got a cable 6" longer then standard. The member that mentioned that Terry cable has fewer (but thicker) strands is correct. But that is not my main beef. The Terrry cable came without the sleeve around the part of the cable that goes through the tunnel. No I worry that it will rub against something inside the tunnel and cause premature failure. Can some one from this braintrust confirm if it will rub against something, or if its safe to install as is? PS: Would it be wise to lube this cable? Or would it cause sticking at later stage? |
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HansJan Throttle cable broken Mar 9 2021, 12:20 PM
BillJ you can try pelicanparts.com I bet they will have... Mar 9 2021, 12:24 PM Root_Werks When you find a place that has some in stock, buy ... Mar 9 2021, 12:44 PM bbrock I just ordered a custom length accelerator cable f... Mar 9 2021, 01:27 PM ClayPerrine Call @partguy22 (Aaron) at Zims. 817-267-4451. He... Mar 9 2021, 01:45 PM HansJan Finally I find the time to install the cable I bou... Mar 20 2021, 08:38 PM
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Finally I find the time to install the cable I bo... Mar 21 2021, 08:57 AM HansJan What brand cable was it ? I like Gemo. I have hear... Mar 21 2021, 09:58 AM scottthephotog
Finally I find the time to install the cable I bo... Mar 21 2021, 06:12 PM HansJan Ooof. I've had that happen. As Clay said, Zim... Mar 21 2021, 07:28 PM HansJan Also found that the pedal is not resting on the pe... Mar 21 2021, 10:00 AM Mark Henry Yeah that part can break if even slightly over tig... Mar 21 2021, 10:26 AM Sycolyst Following....same issue. I drilled out a bolt and... Apr 1 2021, 04:57 AM Olympic 914 Have you checked the Porsche dealers?
That's ... Apr 1 2021, 08:05 AM HansJan Now I have really done it.
This 'easy' thr... Apr 3 2021, 11:21 PM ndfrigi how about spending something like this and you can... Apr 4 2021, 01:23 AM Tdskip Oh man, hate when this stuff snowballs. Apr 4 2021, 06:07 AM bbrock I think I would try gently jerking the accelerator... Apr 4 2021, 09:06 AM Mikey914 Pretty sure I have most of the parts needed to fab... Apr 4 2021, 09:10 AM HansJan
Pretty sure I have most of the parts needed to fa... Apr 4 2021, 11:53 AM 914werke I just ordered a custom length accelerator cable ... Apr 4 2021, 11:24 AM HansJan
I just ordered a custom length accelerator cable... Apr 4 2021, 11:52 AM HansJan Using brute force, I was able to pull the jammed c... Apr 4 2021, 09:52 PM |
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