I have a 1989 Ford F-350 7.3 IDI 5 speed and this morning when pulling out of my driveway, I went to step on the gas and then it felt like something snapped then my gas pedal wouldn't work. When I looked at it and after doing some research, I figured out that my accelerator/throttle cable had snapped. Between where it hooks up to the gas pedal and the firewall (I think it's called) in the cab is where it snapped. I'm picking up an ATP cable that Advanced said was an exact fit for my truck. So, once I get the cable, I need to figure out how to remove the old one and put the new one in. Where is it hooked up to under the hood and how can I change it? Thanks!

 

Be wary of non-OEM cables. When I broke mine, I did some research and found that many have had issues with them. I had to park the truck for a week, but I went ahead and ordered a Motorcraft part. Time will tell if it was worth the wait, but the cable works fine for now.

The cable itself is not difficult to replace, especially if your truck is non-turbo. Un-hook the cable at the IP (it should just un-snap), then trace it back to the firewall. There are two 8mm screws holding it in. These may require your longest extension and a quick hand to not let them drop, but otherwise they come right out. Then, inside the cab, unbolt the throttle pedal from the firewall (3 botls. Can't remember the size but I want to say 13mm). Once you have the assembly in-hand, you'll be able to figure out how to get the cable off it.

Turbo applications can get a bit trickier because you have to route it a bit differently. The Banks unit on my truck runs the cable under the turbo, protected by a heat shield that bolts in where the CDR originally sat. It's also sheathed in some insulation that came with the Banks kit. I had to replace that with some wrap I found on Jegs. But if you don't have a turbo, you probably don't have to deal with any of this. Lucky you!

Mike

Mike