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    I am interested in converting my manual throttle linkage to a throttle cable. In essence, it would change from a "push" type rod to a "pull" from cable. In a perfect world, I would like to keep my original gas pedal. Does anybody have a suggestion on what might work?
    Tim Ellis

    1953 B4 PW
    2013 Dodge 2500 Diesel

    Clean fingernails, free weekends, intact knuckles and financial stability are totally overrated.

  • #2
    Google push pull cables.
    Power Wagon Advertiser monthly magazine, editor & publisher.


    Why is it that the inside of old truck cabs smell so good?

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    • #3
      Dont mind Gordon, Tim, he fell in the rum barrel again.

      C.D.
      1949 B-1 PW (Gus)
      1955 C-3 PW (Woodrow)
      2001 Dodge 2500 (Dish...formerly Maney's Mopar)
      1978 Suzuki GS1000EC (fulfills the need...the need for speed)
      1954 Ford 860 tractor
      1966 Chrysler LS 16 sailboat (as yet un-named)
      UVA UVAM VIVENDO VARIA FITS

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Cheyenne Dave View Post
        Dont mind Gordon, Tim, he fell in the rum barrel again.

        C.D.
        You were not an influence, were you?
        Power Wagon Advertiser monthly magazine, editor & publisher.


        Why is it that the inside of old truck cabs smell so good?

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        • #5
          Ahem...not saying I was, not sayin I wasn't....just sayin

          C.D.

          (I didn't think I had any influence)
          1949 B-1 PW (Gus)
          1955 C-3 PW (Woodrow)
          2001 Dodge 2500 (Dish...formerly Maney's Mopar)
          1978 Suzuki GS1000EC (fulfills the need...the need for speed)
          1954 Ford 860 tractor
          1966 Chrysler LS 16 sailboat (as yet un-named)
          UVA UVAM VIVENDO VARIA FITS

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          • #6
            Hi Tim,
            When starting such a task, I usually visit a junk-yard. I like getting complete assemblies, pedal mechanism, cable, brackets & hardware. Using factory parts or modified parts can make future maintenence easier. Lot's of times an original pedal can be mated to a modern system. I think it was older GM vehicles that had a pedal that pressed down on a lever with no physical attatchment. This info comes from someone who has experienced a couple of unintended Wide Open Throttle situations! "Fail-Safe" is an important consideration.
            phil

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            • #7
              Years ago I had a subscriber who did electric windshield wiper conversions using push-pull cables. A conventional, passenger car wiper motor was mounted under the dash with some linkage that generated motion. Push-pull cables were attached to this linkage; one cable ran up each windshield pillar, as I recall. The upper ends of the cables were attached to levers on the wiper arm shafts.

              It required the fabrication of some components, but it was a powerful, reliable system. He ran a machine and fab shop, as I recall, so was well equipped and experienced to do this sort of work. He sourced industrial grade cables and hardware.

              Food for thought....
              Power Wagon Advertiser monthly magazine, editor & publisher.


              Why is it that the inside of old truck cabs smell so good?

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              • #8
                thanks

                Thanks for the suggestions everyone!
                I am changing the factory intake to an aluminum Edmunds intake with dual carbs. I have all the necessary carb linkage, but as I said above, will need to install a throttle cable instead of the mechanical linkage. Now I just need to figure out how to get it to work:-)
                Tim Ellis

                1953 B4 PW
                2013 Dodge 2500 Diesel

                Clean fingernails, free weekends, intact knuckles and financial stability are totally overrated.

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                • #9
                  Summit or Speedway might have what you are looking for.

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                  • #10
                    throttle cable

                    check out Lokar, a buddy of mine used one in his 48 ford, seemed to be really well made. If you want, you can grind any spotwelded hinges etc off of your factory pedal and attatch it to the new one

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                    • #11
                      Thanks Matthew!
                      That's exactly what I ended up using :-) They make some very nice stuff.
                      Tim Ellis

                      1953 B4 PW
                      2013 Dodge 2500 Diesel

                      Clean fingernails, free weekends, intact knuckles and financial stability are totally overrated.

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