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Oct 20, 2022 | 10:39 PM

james_1988f250

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Accelerator Cable Length

I have about an inch of slack in my accelerator Cable and am looking for aftermarket replacements. I have an 88 f250 with a 7.5L. I note there are two options for lengths 42.5" and 43.25". First of all why are there two options and second does anyone know which one is the correct length?

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Oct 21, 2022 | 12:34 AM

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I would bet they each have a different "travel" designed into them. My guess is a throttle body or carburetor(if applicable) difference in the closed-to-open on the plates

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Oct 21, 2022 | 12:36 AM

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where is slack being measured from? If you hold your throttle to open under hood, and have someone take a picture at the pedal, is that the inch clearance? Such that the pedal could be all the way down and your throttle not all the way open?

Oct 21, 2022 | 09:31 AM

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Yes, the pedal does not pull the cable enough to open the throttle all the way.

Oct 22, 2022 | 12:26 AM

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Look closely at the shape of the case end that attaches to the engine. There are two different mounting styles, the "square-ish" one with 4 mounting tabs is 43 point some inches, and the one with one oval tab is 42 point some inches. The length probably doesn't matter a whole lot, but the mounting tabs do.