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@mb911

install of the throttle cable is like pushing a rope. Only worse because corriosion on inside of the tube can hang things up.

Have you tried a thin gauge wire to thread through 1st from the pedal end and use it to pull the rope (i.e. throttle cable)? I have done this myself.

Alternatively, I wonder if a flexible rod and brass brush like a 22GA gun cleaning brush could be run though to knock down any corrosion? I have never tried this.

In the case of getting my most recent rust bucket running before I cut it up for long repairs, I actually had to cut open the tunnel and cut the throttle cable tube where the cable was hanging up. Don't suspect yours could be that bad.

I can get weedeater line through no problem.. I am afraid there might be some weld penetration bled through in an area.. How about those small flexible drill bits?

@mb911

Your weld or OEM weld?

If it were an OEM weld then wiggling the cable should be able to get the threaded part of the throttle cable around the obstruction. If the OEM cable went in so should yours. In my case I've used thin wire and wrapped it arund the thread and then taped over it with electrical tape w/o making the OD of the threaded portion of the cable any larger. I'm not sure you can do the same with weed eater line.

If you're talking about weld bleed though from work you've done all bets are off.

Yeah, maybe one of those long flexible drills that electrical contractors use? Do they make them that small? I think that cable tube is too small, long and curved to get a look with a borescope.

What about coiled, soft annealed copper tube with OD slightly smaller than throttle cable tube ID. Can that be fed in and "forced" back and forth to clear a rust obstruction. I don't think it would work for weld penetration. Maybe would burnish any sharp weld slag?

Hmm. I'll keep thinking.

I can't remember if I welded on any of it or not.. Can you imagine if I have to figure out how to run a new one? Ugh..

Throttle is the last cable I haven't installed on the car yet so no clue. I do know that I had to run a wire bottle brush through my e-brake and clutch tubes before I could get the cables to feed nicely.

@bbrock where did you get the bottle brush?

If you have to bore/grind out the tube, metal electrical fish tape makes for a cheap flexible drill shaft. For boring wood, I just cut it at an angle to make a point. For something like this, I'll bet you could weld a burr, bit, or stone onto the end to work while spinning with a drill. It's a thought anyway.

I'd start with trying to pull a steel wire bottle brush through. I found brass brushes to be too soft to break up the crud but steel worked great.

HF. I think I bought an assorted pack for a few bucks.

I'm afraid I must eat some crow.
There was a recent thread here that covered this issue.
It is possible to remove scratches from side glass.
Patience is required.

I’m happy to check my extras from my parts car and see if I can find some good side glass. I’m sure you can do it but if I have some decent ones sitting around ...

Ben I used a hangar from the chassis down to one of the rigid tubes at the bottom of the thermo. It clamps onto the tube to allow some adjustability.
Additioal support and location is provided to the thermo by replacing the hose
from the tank to the scavenge line with a solid rigid tube.
Engine vibration and movement is absorbed by a hose that extends from the
thermo toward a fabricated scavenge line that extends around the front of the
engine.
Picture attached.

Yep, that was me. Details in the last few pages of my build thread. Emphasis on the patience. It is definitely work.

Picture showing support from chassis to lower rigid tube.
I can't believe it's been a year plus since I devised this.

If you have an old speedometer cable, you can pull out the inner wire and fray the end to make a flexible "brush", and run it through the throttle tube with a drill motor. If there's more than rust in there, maybe you could feel where it's hanging up.

That's a good idea.. I don't but starts working towards the possible solution

Got the cable figured out. Yeah.. Click to view attachment

Now c'mon... spill it. What was the solution?

Wondering if someone created an obstruction by trying to make sure the clutch line didn’t move?

It was plastic sheathing.. Happy its all good now.. The goal is tp get it running in the next few month's

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Not clear on what you did. Old plastic sheathing that was still in tube or that you had to trim the new cable sheath?

Plumbing and bottom of engine look nice and tidy! Well done!. Can't wait to see video of it running.

Great progress Ben.

@superhawk996 there was some sort of lining inside the tube.. Seems maybe it was from an old cable? Not sure..

Yeah, probably from an old cable. Terry Cable and others used to have a section of nylon sheath that extended beyond the metal wound cable housing. Sounds like an old piece of it. Nice find! Thanks for the clarifiction.

Mounted the MSD box.. Probably work on wiring this evening.. Put the panels on the doors just for safe keeping.. Thanks @mepstein Click to view attachment

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Looking good Ben. Cool tach. Can’t wait to hear ya fire it up.

Thanks @mepstein for the mirrors.. Gas tank is in, fresh air box is in.. Hole cut in the hood. Wiring is 90% figured out.. Click to view attachment Click to view attachment

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Coming along there nicely Ben. Looks great. Love that Orange!

Ben, your car is going to be on the road before you know it. Great progress.

Thanks.. My goal is to get it running.. I likely will not insure it to drive it for a couple years.. Too many expenses with all of the kids and the corona virus has shut down my primary job.. It will be fine because I will be able to really fine tune before I get out and drive it..

Doesn't look like allot was accomplished but it I have passenger side all wired and I have the oil lines run to the front cooler.. Its getting there. Click to view attachment Click to view attachment

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@mb911 - can I ask what gauge / sender combo did you use for oil temp?

Thanks for the updates, good progress.

@tdskip it is a NOS 72 oil temp/pressure 911 gauge and new senders..

Thanks and Happy Easter.

I don’t want to derail your thread, let me do some searching on gauges and centers. Should be able to just reference that all by part number in PET

I found it on pelicanparts classified section for $150 shipped.. It was a great deal

................now THAT'S an orange Easter egg...Love Love Love

You can't beat 911 gauges.
This is from a 73 911.
They are quite plentiful on Ebay and other places.

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I agree.. The last 6 I built had 74 911 gauges, brakes, suspension and engine in it..

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And its alive.. The wiring is still a mess as I bought this as a none runner and it has a bunch of 73/74 year wiring differences. But it runs.. This is a bit hot wired though

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Way Cool!

I am excited.. But still have a ton of wiring to figure out..

That is as cool as it gets when building one of these. The first time it draws breath again. Very exciting. Ben, what muffler do you have on your car?

@cairo94507 it is the prototype quiet muffler.. It is about perfect sounding.. Not loud .. Very happy with it.. Now I need to do a nice walk around video soon.