Frozen Accel Cable
Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2014 1:22 pm
Subject: 1979 T2 Westy, 2 liter, GE case. Automatic trans. While prepping to do rust out body work I started to remove engine. Detaching the accel cable at the throttle body found not possible. Cable frozen in tube and the attaching cable end at throttle bent at a nasty angle. Looks like the end of the cable is unlike previous models and the the 79 cable end has an M6x1 threaded rod/spring assembly.
For several reasons I was forced to cut the threaded rod to access the cable itself.
As stated,...it's frozen. Tried pulling at both ends. No go!
I have several older model throttle bodies that a cable attaches to in the usual way with a small barrel and M8 screw like on carburetors. Maybe my impending retrofit can use one of these. The previous cable end is destroyed and not repairable.
But..I worry that with an automatic trans, the goofy 79 special cable end plays an important part in auto "kick-down"or something. I don't see the connection, but maybe? Any help or thoughts appreciated.
For several reasons I was forced to cut the threaded rod to access the cable itself.
As stated,...it's frozen. Tried pulling at both ends. No go!
I have several older model throttle bodies that a cable attaches to in the usual way with a small barrel and M8 screw like on carburetors. Maybe my impending retrofit can use one of these. The previous cable end is destroyed and not repairable.
But..I worry that with an automatic trans, the goofy 79 special cable end plays an important part in auto "kick-down"or something. I don't see the connection, but maybe? Any help or thoughts appreciated.