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> Which Throttle cable do I need?, I need a quality cable, the new one I received fell apart when I opened it.
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post Mar 22 2017, 09:58 PM
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I purchased a new throttle cable from Pelican. Yes it was the cheapest one they had. I figured it's a cable, how bad can it be. The ferrel that is on the end which mates to the firewall fell off when I removed it from the packaging. I installed it anyway. Needles to say, I am greatly disappointed. What a piece of junk. We used to run some really nice cables in the off road cars. Thick didn't bind etc. But the few places that used to carry them are all out of business. Please direct me to a good cable. I don't want to do this 3 times.
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post Mar 22 2017, 10:02 PM
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Terry cable

https://terrycable.3dcartstores.com/mobile/home.asp#page-65
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post Mar 22 2017, 10:10 PM
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karteck off road parts

This is the type of cable I'm used to seeing and using. I will have to make a big modification to the car to run this set up. It would have to run on top of the tunnel.
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post Mar 22 2017, 10:15 PM
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Ok. So Terry cable is the recommendation. There site doesn't have any pics for that particular cable. Anyone have pics of a Terry cable?
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post Mar 22 2017, 10:23 PM
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Ok. So Terry cable is the recommendation. There site doesn't have any pics for that particular cable. Anyone have pics of a Terry cable?


Not pushing Pelican, but here's an example with pics: terry throttle cable
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post Mar 22 2017, 10:46 PM
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Thank you for the link with pics. I ordered a Terry Cable. Thank you for your help.
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post Mar 22 2017, 10:54 PM
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Please give feedback to pelican or call them.
I have.
I had 2 fail.
Many others on here also

They need to quit selling that piece of junk
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post Mar 22 2017, 11:00 PM
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Do follow up with Pelican, they are good guys I'm sure that they will make it right.
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post Mar 23 2017, 03:33 AM
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I had the same experience here recently. I bought a cheap cable and couldn't get a smooth light pedal feel. I finally bought a terry cable and it was a much better fit and works so smooth.
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post Mar 23 2017, 08:06 AM
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I've found a stock cable just isn't long enough to reach my Tangerine carb linkage which I had to mount on the rear of the carbs to avoid interference with the engine tin (I have the short carb manifolds). I used motorcycle cable and bike housing & ferrels and it's been working great for the past couple years. Very smooth and nice routing due to the custom length. My only fear is what to do if it breaks on a trip...I really need to make a spare.
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post Mar 23 2017, 10:03 AM
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The only reason I didn't contact Pelican about the problem was the fact I installed it. I should have known better.. Lesson learned.
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post Mar 23 2017, 12:00 PM
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Do them a favor. Let them know they are selling junk. Maybe they will make it right. Let us know.
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post Mar 23 2017, 12:16 PM
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I too bought the throttle cable as well as the heater flap control cable from Pelican. Throttle cable broke on installation. The wall thickness of the ferrel attaching to the engine end was way undersize. The threaded end was cut rather than rolled, and the remaining wall thickness too thin. Broke right away. A cut thread provides a stress riser at the thread root. The saga of the heater flap control had the crimped ends too long not allowing them successful routing through the tunnel tubes especially at the right angle bent ends. Called and was told to straighten out of the tube until the ferrel passed the bend. Don't think so !!!!

Worked Tech Service for a major Corp and these cases are ripe with the Seller not attempting due diligence of "Fit for Use". Pelican needs to better assess the products they sell rather than to just sell a part for intended use that on paper makes then $$$$
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post Mar 23 2017, 12:29 PM
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Crap....I just got one. I got the GEMO

Is it the one that everyone hates?

http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/ksearc...-423-067-02-m74
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post Mar 23 2017, 01:14 PM
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QUOTE(Seelenfan @ Mar 24 2017, 05:03 AM) *

The only reason I didn't contact Pelican about the problem was the fact I installed it. I should have known better.. Lesson learned.


Still wouldn't hurt to contact them,IMO as a parts supplier they are always keen for customer satisfaction more than many others,you could also place feedback on the item.
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post Mar 23 2017, 01:34 PM
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QUOTE(TM_Corey @ Mar 23 2017, 01:29 PM) *

Crap....I just got one. I got the GEMO

Is it the one that everyone hates?

http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/ksearc...-423-067-02-m74



Yes the one I purchased was one of the GEMO brand units.
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post Mar 23 2017, 01:39 PM
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I installed one of the Terry cables 6 months ago, no problems so far. Be careful when you install it, easy to get it wrapped around the clutch cable near the front of the tunnel
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post Mar 23 2017, 02:12 PM
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I called and talked to Cassondra Kelley in customer service at Pelican. She was awesome.

I had a RMA email in about 4 seconds and she assisted me in ordering a terrycable. The GEMO is going back.

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Thank you for contacting us regarding the return of one or more parts associated with your recent order. We have issued a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) Number for you. This number is:xxxxxxxxx and must be written on the outside of the box when you send it to our facility. Please also print out this email and include it with your return. Packages that arrive with confusing or no documentation slow down the processing of your return and will delay the crediting of your account.

Please be sure to package the parts very carefully, and to also place them in the original factory packaging in which they arrived. If the parts arrive back damaged at our facility, we unfortunately cannot accept them back for credit. Please do not write anything on the manufacturer's packaging or boxes. Please take extra caution in repacking the box, and you might want to insure the package and send it via a trackable method in case it does become lost. We cannot issue credits for packages that were lost or damaged in transit on the way back to us. Very rarely do packages get lost - the largest problem we face is typically new parts getting scratched or damaged on their way back to us. For everyone's sake, please take special care to prevent any damage or scratching of the parts.

Returns are collected, logged, and inspected throughout the week, and refunds are typically processed over the weekend. We will send you an email update when your credit is processed. Please allow 2-3 days for the actual credit to show up on your bank card statement, once your credit is processed.

Our receiving address for returns is:

Pelican Parts Returns Department
1526 240th Street
Harbor City, CA 90710-1311

As always, it's our goal to provide you with the highest level of Customer Service possible. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at the Pelican Parts Message Center:
http://www.pelicanparts.com/support/ContactUs.htm

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post Mar 23 2017, 02:24 PM
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Just a heads up, you can buy the terrycable $10.00 cheaper from terrycable then from Pelican. However, shipping if $5.00 more so its a net $5.00 difference.
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post Mar 23 2017, 06:52 PM
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QUOTE(TM_Corey @ Mar 23 2017, 0yeo2:29 PM) *

Crap....I just got one. I got the GEMO

Is it the one that everyone hates?

http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/ksearc...-423-067-02-m74


Yep
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