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> Accelerator Cable, Too Short?
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post Mar 12 2014, 12:22 PM
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I must be missing something. This new cable from Pelican appears to be too short. The adjustment at the pedal end is maxed out. The pedal itself is all the way back against the stop. I'm not sure if this is the correct hole but I see no other option. Pelican's part number checks out. Anyone have any ideas or solution? ThanksAttached Image Attached Image
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post Mar 12 2014, 12:38 PM
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Does the sheathe mount up to the plenum without issue? If the cable sheathe mounts up to the plenum without much issue, you most likely wrapped the throttle cable around the clutch cable at the front of the tunnel when installing the throttle cable.
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post Mar 12 2014, 12:58 PM
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post Mar 12 2014, 01:02 PM
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I pulled it completely out and It's doesn't appear hung up on or wrapped around the clutch cable. Maybe if I pull both cables and put accelerator in first. I just can't see where those extra inches would come from.
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post Mar 12 2014, 01:03 PM
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The sheath will not come close to the plenum.
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post Mar 12 2014, 01:11 PM
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Ah, okay, it sounds like its getting hung up on something underneath the engine tin. Make sure you have the cable running the most direct route possible from the tube at the firewall up to the grommet.. It's not a super smooth transition I must say..
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post Mar 12 2014, 01:16 PM
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That's why I asked it it was the correct hole in the tin. The angle seems pretty acute.
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post Mar 12 2014, 01:25 PM
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QUOTE(Grump @ Mar 12 2014, 03:16 PM) *

That's why I asked it it was the correct hole in the tin. The angle seems pretty acute.


Another view. Looks like I'll pull the clutch cable and reinstall the accelerator first. Attached Image
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post Mar 12 2014, 01:29 PM
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the cable should be 101" from tip to tip - i believe.
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post Mar 12 2014, 01:33 PM
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What hole is it coming thru? I can't tell from your pic.
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post Mar 12 2014, 01:34 PM
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The forward most on the passenger side.
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post Mar 12 2014, 01:39 PM
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I'll pull them both and then install the accelerator cable first. Only way to make sure clutch cable is not the cause.
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post Mar 12 2014, 01:42 PM
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I don't see it in your pic. just wires.
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post Mar 12 2014, 01:54 PM
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Th cable is coming from the correct hole, and the cable sheath is bolted up correctly to the plenum.

I'm placing my money on it being wrapped around the clutch cable still..haha
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post Mar 12 2014, 02:09 PM
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Also if the housing is not fully seated on the tube at the firewall it will be short!
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post Mar 12 2014, 02:20 PM
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I pulled both cables. Installed the accelerator cable and she is still short. Did not put clutch cable back. The black outer sheath is up tight against the bulkhead. It does measure 101 inches as jimkelly said it should. I only have 5 threads going into the pedal coupling. Don't want to loosen it more. It wouldn't be enough anyway.
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post Mar 12 2014, 02:45 PM
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I know this sounds obvious but make sure the cable has the most direct route to the throttle after it comes out of the engine tin hole. I made that mistake. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
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post Mar 12 2014, 02:57 PM
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The outer sheath connects to the plenum as it should so routing it another way will not give me more cable. Outer casing appears to be okay.
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post Mar 12 2014, 03:18 PM
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Maybe you got a 6 cable!?
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post Mar 12 2014, 03:26 PM
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I'll check with Pelican. The only numbers on the cable are "Made in Poland 424 230 3313".
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