throttle cable/linkage problem
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From: Double Oak, TX
throttle cable/linkage problem
at the engine end of the throttle cable assy (engine end), there is a orange tube plastic piece, then a spring, and as the throttle is depressed, the spring is compressed, and a black plastic tube slides into the orange tube.
the end of the orange tube is broken and sometimes the black tube binds, not allowing the throttle to be depressed.
anybody seen this ? any solutions ?
the end of the orange tube is broken and sometimes the black tube binds, not allowing the throttle to be depressed.
anybody seen this ? any solutions ?
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Yes, mine does the same thing, but only after I mess around under the hood - if I line it all back up it seems to work okay. However, my cable has some slack in it that I would like to get rid of. I thought of simply crimping on another little copper deal at the pedal end with the cable pulled taught.
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Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Nutter Fort, WV
Ford still has the throttle cable, but it is about 50 bucks.
Mine did the same thing, I cut the orange tube out with a die grinder, but you have to be very carefull of the cable inside.
I then ordered a new cable, so I am prepared for the day it breaks.
Mine did the same thing, I cut the orange tube out with a die grinder, but you have to be very carefull of the cable inside.
I then ordered a new cable, so I am prepared for the day it breaks.
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From: San Diego, CA/ Yuma, AZ
Same thing happened to me. Paid too much money from ford, later found out Autozone had it for half the price.
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From: Campbell River, B.C.
Mines busted too, and has been since day one. So far no problems. Same thing happend on my F150, but I made a new sleeve out of copper, way more trouble that it was worth but its tougher than OEM.
The plastic is simply junk I'm afraid, very brittle.
The plastic is simply junk I'm afraid, very brittle.
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