Date:         Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:38:51 -0400
Reply-To:     Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Rusty parts (Auto Trans and accelerator cable)
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So here is my dilema.

My van is an automatic - the accelerator cable connects to a "kick down
lever" (sorry if that's not the appropriate name of the part) on the
transmission. It is connected with a ball joinmt type connection. Cool
right? No not cool because the socket end that is ont he end of the
accelerator cable is completely rusted to the ball part on the lever.

My fear here is that in trying to remove the socket (because I am replacing
the accelerator cable) I will break the ball off of the lever and be right
back where I was three years ago - trying to find a replacement peice.

I currently have the part soaking in The Works (that stuff does carzy things
to rust - if you've never tried it I suggest you do) in the hopes that it
will remove and loosen enough rust to get that apart.

So in the event that I do get it appart what do you all suggest I do to keep
that part from completely rusting together again? I mean I can paint it with
the "rust blocking" paint of my choice but I'm not sure that would do much
in the long run. Also, what would you suggest I use to properly lube that
joint?

Has anyone else had this issue?

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Thanks,

Jeff
'90 Carat (Grover)
'86 (We call this one Parts)
'78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus