Date:         Fri, 28 Jan 2000 18:38:12 -0800
Reply-To:     David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
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From:         David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
Subject:      Re: Throttle cable on inline-4 conversions
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I use one of two cables.  A Diesel cable, which is a tight fit and then the
other thing I do is get a bicycle break cable that is say 3' long and a
long length of air craft cable.  The air craft cable goes between the pedal
asm and the throttle valve and the brake cable cover goes in the engine bay
to help it slide and protect it.




At 04:39 PM 28/01/2000 EST, Benjamin Tan wrote:
>Can any of you who have inline-4 conversions tell me what kind of a throttle
>cable you are using? My recent acquisition (82 GL formerly Diesel) which has
>the homemade Scirocco 1.8 engine conversion has a less than satisfactory
>throttle cable arrangement.
>
>The PO extended the cable with one of those cable splicers used on dune
>buggies. He says he's used it for 5 years w/o any problem. However, it is
>beginning to bind around the splice area. The friction is at a point where it
>is noticeable at the gas pedal. I'd like to get a longer cable if one is
>available. Any suggestions?
>
>BenT
>San Francisco
>
>

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