 Replacing clutch and throttle cables - is there a proper order? |
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| DC_neun_vierzehn |
 Nov 2 2026, 08:28 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 685 Joined: 16-November 20 From: Coastal Delaware Member No.: 24,893 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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Last night, my throttle cable snapped. I believe it snapped somewhere in the tunnel (bc it's still attached at both ends). Bummer bc I just put it on about 6 months ago. I thought I avoided wrapping it around the clutch cable, but I must not have.
Thus, I thought I would replace both cables "while I'm in there" this time (in case the wrapping/rubbing did any damage to the clutch cable). I thought I read in a post recently that if installing both cables, install the throttle cable first, then the clutch calbe, to help avoid the wrapping issue. Is that the correct order? I have a bore scope that I will use and will obviously be more careful this time. Any other helpful tips are welcomed. |
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| BillC |
Nov 2 2026, 08:57 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 758 Joined: 24-April 15 From: Silver Spring, MD Member No.: 18,667 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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I don't think there's really any order difference. I would just recommend doing them one at a time, which should make it easier to keep the two cables straight.
Also, check your engine ground -- a snapped clutch or throttle cable can often be a sign of a bad ground and the engine grounding through the cable. |
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| DC_neun_vierzehn |
Nov 2 2026, 09:50 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 685 Joined: 16-November 20 From: Coastal Delaware Member No.: 24,893 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(BillC @ Nov 2 2026, 08:57 AM)  Also, check your engine ground -- a snapped clutch or throttle cable can often be a sign of a bad ground and the engine grounding through the cable. Please tell me more. I have no idea what this means. Are you saying to check the ground strap on the transmission to ensue a tight clean fit? |
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| Shivers |
Nov 2 2026, 10:02 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 3,700 Joined: 19-October 20 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 24,781 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(DC_neun_vierzehn @ Nov 2 2026, 07:50 AM) QUOTE(BillC @ Nov 2 2026, 08:57 AM) Also, check your engine ground -- a snapped clutch or throttle cable can often be a sign of a bad ground and the engine grounding through the cable. Please tell me more. I have no idea what this means. Are you saying to check the ground strap on the transmission to ensue a tight clean fit. What he means is if your grounds, engine and trans are not making good contact at the ground straps that the electricity will follow the least path of resistance. Which can end up your cables. Look at the size of the grounds compared to the size of your cables and imagine the 12 volts running through them instead of the ground straps. They can turn brittle and break sooner than they should. |
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