Re: 'T' Throttle Cable

Posted by Packard Newbie On 2020/11/28 16:36:08

Hi Gents,
Thanks for the input and replies. So far, I have only managed to get the cable detached from the carb linkage, and fed back through the firewall. It is difficult to see exactly how it was routed as the sound deadener covers the inner firewall. It does go through fairly close to the heater and hoses, so my guess is that is what caused the corrosion. Cool air leaking through the dash meeting the warm heater air would certainly create condensation. The outer cover was broken in several places and came off in pieces. Length of existing unit is 29", including the inner wire that sticks out the end to attach to the linkage. By my measurements, it is about 4-5" longer than it needs to be so something 24-25" all in would probably work. It is 19" from the back of the dash to the firewall and 6" to provide some routing arc and go through the firewall to the linkage would be sufficient.
Howard, the knob is stainless and matches the light switch and lighter, and has an indented 'T' pressed into it. There is a nut on the back of the dash escutcheon that is god-awful to get at and I still haven't figured out how I am going to get at that. When I get the assembly out, I will post a couple of pics. Chris.