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> Bell crank and throttle linkage for 3.2 liter DME conversion
bluhun
post Nov 15 2010, 08:58 PM
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Where can I obtain bell crank, throttle linkage cables, rods, etc for a 3.2 liter DME conversion car?

I used the James Patrick throttle linkage kit, which eliminates the bell crank, uses a much shorter cable, and routes the throttle cable in close proximity to the heat exchangers. It's a much simpler system, but the problem is that when you get caught in a traffic jam and sit around idling for a half hour or so the throttle cable fries for lack of cooling air flow and the car becomes undrivable.
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post Nov 15 2010, 09:10 PM
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post Nov 15 2010, 09:16 PM
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I got the whole kit from Otto's in venice. Can't remember what I paid for it. http://www.ottosvenice.com/
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post Nov 15 2010, 09:20 PM
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QUOTE(Steve @ Nov 15 2010, 07:16 PM) *

I got the whole kit from Otto's in venice. Can't remember what I paid for it. http://www.ottosvenice.com/


I was thinking about calling Otto's. I'll try tomorrow. Thanks for the info.
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post Nov 16 2010, 07:37 AM
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why do all that?

I just ran the throttle cable up and attached to the part where the cruise control unit sits.

much simpler and all you need is one of those lock nuts.
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post Nov 16 2010, 12:27 PM
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I just ran the throttle cable up and attached to the part where the cruise control unit sits.

Are you not using the stock type setup (with the linkage stick or whatever it is called from the engine to the throttle cable), just the throttle cable directly to the linkage on the engine?

Do you have any pictures? This would seem to simplify things greatly.
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post Nov 16 2010, 01:42 PM
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QUOTE(dflesburg @ Nov 16 2010, 05:37 AM) *
I just ran the throttle cable up and attached to the part where the cruise control unit sits.

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I did the same on my 3.6 ... No linkage, just the cable routed straight to the TB. It's been working great so far ...

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post Nov 16 2010, 06:42 PM
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Did you guys use the stock 914-4 (or 6) throttle cable? And did you route it under the engine with any heat shielding or protection?

I'm using a standard bellcrank and stick on my 3.2 conversion, and although it works fine, I'm a big believer in making things more simple and eliminating potential defects. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Nov 16 2010, 09:09 PM
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I made my own linkage for the 3.2's that I do. The original design was done over 20 years ago with no issues.

Stock 914-4 cable (and barrel nut).....


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post Nov 16 2010, 09:25 PM
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I have the Rich Johnson set up. Clean and works perfectly. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Nov 17 2010, 08:59 AM
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Here is how i did mine,

not a pic of my car, but the one I copied.
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post Nov 17 2010, 09:01 AM
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I did not have to make any parts. Just attached a barrel nut to the cable to catch the existing bracket.
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post Nov 19 2010, 08:22 AM
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I have tried both options. The gas pedal is easier and smoother to push if you use the bell crank on the trans, since the cable doesn't have to bend. Running the cable directly to the motor works but the odd angles the cable has to go through makes the gas pedal harder to push.
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post Nov 19 2010, 11:23 AM
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makes the gas pedal harder to push


maybe we could run over to mamby pamby land and get you some leg muscles...

....jackwagon...
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post Nov 19 2010, 12:59 PM
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