Re: Javelin accelerator cables

[Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>]

On Wed, 15 Jun 2005, Michael K wrote:

> I'm looking for another accelerator cable for my 69
> Javelin.  The one in the car is too short to reach the
> carb.  I have one from a 74 that is the right length,
> but the fitting to the gas pedal is different.  So far
> no luck finding anyone who can help.

I just went through this on my Hornet! 83 motor in the 70 chassis
so there is no "right part" for me.

There are a lot of different AMC throttle cable lengths, and two
different pedal ends (at least).

The old style has an eyelet that fits over a post on the pedal,
retained by a cotter pin.

The new style has a crimped ferrule that retains a plastic tip
that fits into a stamped keyhole in the pedal.

The new pedal assembly will NOT fit on the older chassis (I
tried).  Various dimensional errors, though they look awful
similar.


My solution: I gave up :-) I used a Jeep part (1990's).  The
engine end fit fine. The housing was too long; I looped it like a
roller coaster (270 degrees). The pedal end I cut off, fit the
cable end through the cotter-pin hole in the pedal, and made a
split bolt out of a 5/16" bolt, and with two washers and a nut,
clamped it. This also let me set the overall length to be
precisely correct (eg. take up the slack, carb at idle).

It's safe and reliable, though the looped cable is ugly.  Until I
find a "right" part (if ever) it will do. Likely, I'll find
another too-long cable, and in my leisure time (uhuh) shorten the
housing, and make a less-unsightly split bolt or find a crimpable
eyelet.