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> Throttle Cable Replacement **Now In Progress** :)
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post Sep 13 2016, 03:22 PM
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This is a six-cylinder engine, Curt. They may mean the cam chain housing gaskets.

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post Sep 13 2016, 03:35 PM
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QUOTE(ndfrigi @ Sep 13 2016, 02:21 PM) *

Looks like those cables are the clutch and speedo cable and not the accelerator cable. Like what mentioned above, accelerator cable is by the firewall and goes up and it should not be closer to the heat exchanger or headers.


I can't see under there too well.. I'm getting stands and a jack after work and diving in.
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post Sep 13 2016, 04:10 PM
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QUOTE(The Cabinetmaker @ Sep 13 2016, 12:01 PM) *

Uh, timing cover gaskets? The timing cover is just a threaded plastic plug.


Timing cover....Valve cover. Whatever. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
He knows what I ment.
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post Sep 13 2016, 08:40 PM
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QUOTE(Toast @ Sep 13 2016, 03:10 PM) *


Timing cover....Valve cover. Whatever. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
He knows what I ment.


Of course (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Sep 13 2016, 09:33 PM
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Wooohoo.. Cable out and it is most definitely bad. It takes a ton of force to pull it through.

Next step, install the new one.. Maybe tomorrow.

On a side note, our warehouse door at the office broke so I can't get it out of here till someone comes and fixes it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
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post Sep 13 2016, 09:50 PM
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QUOTE(JustinMeier @ Sep 13 2016, 08:33 PM) *

Wooohoo.. Cable out and it is most definitely bad. It takes a ton of force to pull it through.

Next step, install the new one.. Maybe tomorrow.

Good news!
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post Sep 13 2016, 09:54 PM
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post Sep 13 2016, 10:15 PM
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Its a Slits show ...


You're going to have to explain this one.


New cable is in but not adjusted yet.. Dry run says it's good to go as soon as I tighten things up. Yay, my 1st 914 repair. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Sep 14 2016, 01:34 AM
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QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Sep 14 2016, 01:34 AM) *

read these 17 pages...
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That thread about the "Gray Ghost" is hilarious. Classic SLITS and of course you learn stuff along the way (especially since I have a 2.7 CIS in my car).
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post Sep 14 2016, 08:01 AM
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QUOTE(JustinMeier @ Sep 13 2016, 02:35 PM) *

QUOTE(ndfrigi @ Sep 13 2016, 02:21 PM) *

Looks like those cables are the clutch and speedo cable and not the accelerator cable. Like what mentioned above, accelerator cable is by the firewall and goes up and it should not be closer to the heat exchanger or headers.


I can't see under there too well.. I'm getting stands and a jack after work and diving in.

Then it begins: Welcome to the madness. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Kent
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post Sep 14 2016, 08:04 AM
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QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Sep 14 2016, 12:34 AM) *

read these 17 pages...
: http://z8.invisionfree.com/ClubNARP/index.php?showtopic=3354
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Ok, I get it now.. Thanks for sharing that!

Apparently he's not really gone (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Sep 14 2016, 11:51 AM
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One issue.. The new cable doesn't slip around the tube going in to the tunnel. It looks like this one is just a bit smaller than the old one, I'm sure it will eventually rub and break but I should be good for now 'till I get another one in, right?
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post Sep 15 2016, 01:51 PM
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This couldn't have been the problem... Naaaaa
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post Sep 15 2016, 06:15 PM
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QUOTE(JustinMeier @ Sep 14 2016, 07:04 AM) *

QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Sep 14 2016, 12:34 AM) *

read these 17 pages...
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Ok, I get it now.. Thanks for sharing that!

Apparently he's not really gone (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)



Well, there is one of the threads for ya. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Read his blog here....

Slits Blog

I also have a picture of "the mouse" and him driving it for the first time in the parking lot that I will post. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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Well, there is one of the threads for ya. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Read his blog here....

Slits Blog

I also have a picture of "the mouse" and him driving it for the first time in the parking lot that I will post. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)


I was reading through that at one point.. lol
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So the saga continues... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)

I go to spin the bolt on to the engine side linkage and I'll be damned, this bolt is spinning pretty freely.. Hmm.. Yep, threads sheered off. Fuch (I've learned we use that instead of the F word to spare the children's eyes or something) now what do I do?

Oh look! Another cable! Today is my lucky day or something. One problem, no threads on the engine side of the cable to spin the connector on. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif) Well, there's some JB weld up front in the trunk, why not? It's a very close fit and it would hold really well.. I can order a new cable and drive this for a few days, hell I'm an expert at changing cables now!
Well, new problem.. I forgot to put the nut through 1st before the JB hardened around the connector.. Great, I can't bolt the end down now.....

New cable on order, here Tuesday I hope! Thanks Glen!

This probably should have been a blog post or something...

tldr;
I screwed up the (amazingly) 2 spare throttle cables Dad had in his car...
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post Sep 16 2016, 03:30 PM
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Maybe you should let dad work on his car?
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QUOTE(The Cabinetmaker @ Sep 16 2016, 02:30 PM) *

Maybe you should let dad work on his car?


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) That's a bit impossible..
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