Temperature control cable
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Cabler replacement idea...
I was in Iowa last week for a funeral. I stopped by my uncle who has a garage and wrecker service. He said those years of trucks are still on the road there and still in the salvage yards. I did not have any extra time to get out into a salvage yard to find a cable but it was good to know they are available.
I did have an LMC catalog when I got home and it appears to list the cable and at 40-60 seems high for a cable.
I am going to try this option. I picked up an after market manual choke cable at the parts store for like 4 dollars and I should be able to cut the ends, pull the cable, cut the old end and pull that cable, then feed in the new cable and bend new ends on the choke cable.
That is the idea right now.
Thanks for all the info here!
Guy
85 F150 Base 5.8L HO 4X4
I did have an LMC catalog when I got home and it appears to list the cable and at 40-60 seems high for a cable.
I am going to try this option. I picked up an after market manual choke cable at the parts store for like 4 dollars and I should be able to cut the ends, pull the cable, cut the old end and pull that cable, then feed in the new cable and bend new ends on the choke cable.
That is the idea right now.
Thanks for all the info here!
Guy
85 F150 Base 5.8L HO 4X4
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Thanks for the reply, thats another option , the end broke off my cable its twisted in a circular fashion like a spring and slides down onto a post the best i can see. Well we will see what happens. Possibly someone will have one for sale, reasonable.
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If it helps any of you guys, I have an E0TZ-18552-A
AIR CONTROL CABLE
1980-1982
Heater or Integral AC
I bought it from Dennis Carpenter a while back for an outrageous amount (currently listed on the site for $60) and it ended up being the wrong one for my truck anyway (back when they had that awful parts look-up site). By the time I got around to installing it, it was to late to send it back. If it'll work for somebody, PM me.
AIR CONTROL CABLE
1980-1982
Heater or Integral AC
I bought it from Dennis Carpenter a while back for an outrageous amount (currently listed on the site for $60) and it ended up being the wrong one for my truck anyway (back when they had that awful parts look-up site). By the time I got around to installing it, it was to late to send it back. If it'll work for somebody, PM me.
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HEATER TEMP CONTROL CABLE FOR 82 F-350
UPDATE: I GOT AHOLD OF A FELLA WHO GAVE ME A NEW NUMBER , FOR THAT HEATER TEMP CONTROL CABLE I AM TRYING TO FIND.
HEATER TEMP CONTROL CABLE E1TZ-18518A, IF YOU HAVE THIS AND ITS AROUND 55 INCHES IN LENGTH I AM INTERESTED.
CONTACT JIMROY AT 760-484-2183 OR JIMMINGUS@YAHOO.COM
HEATER TEMP CONTROL CABLE E1TZ-18518A, IF YOU HAVE THIS AND ITS AROUND 55 INCHES IN LENGTH I AM INTERESTED.
CONTACT JIMROY AT 760-484-2183 OR JIMMINGUS@YAHOO.COM
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UPDATE: I GOT AHOLD OF A FELLA WHO GAVE ME A NEW NUMBER , FOR THAT HEATER TEMP CONTROL CABLE I AM TRYING TO FIND.
HEATER TEMP CONTROL CABLE E1TZ-18518A, IF YOU HAVE THIS AND ITS AROUND 55 INCHES IN LENGTH I AM INTERESTED.
CONTACT JIMROY AT 760-484-2183 OR JIMMINGUS@YAHOO.COM
HEATER TEMP CONTROL CABLE E1TZ-18518A, IF YOU HAVE THIS AND ITS AROUND 55 INCHES IN LENGTH I AM INTERESTED.
CONTACT JIMROY AT 760-484-2183 OR JIMMINGUS@YAHOO.COM
E1TZ-18518-A CABLE ASSY. (HEATER TEMPERATURE)
Fits 1981/82 F100/350 & Bronco, Built From 11/80
Source: FoMoCo 1980/89 Light Trucks Part Catalog
FTE Sponsor Horizon Ford (www.partsguyed.com) can get this for you if you order from the Web site. MSRP $34.48 Your FTE price $24.83
Few other places:
Antique Auto Arlington Ford ARLINGTON, TX 76015 Tel. 817-275-2381 has 1
<dt>Klimesh Motor Sales Calmar, IA 52132 Tel. 563-562-3241 has 1</dt><dd>
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<dt>Green Sales CINCINNATI, OH 45237 Tel. (800) 543-4959 http://www.greensalescompany.com/ has 2
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Last MSRP: $37.65 // Dealer net cost: $22.59.
Applications: 1981 F100/350 & Bronco from 11/80 / 1982 F100/350 & Bronco.
ANTIQUE AUTO SUPPLY in Arlington TX has ONE = 817-275-2381.
KLIMESH MOTOR SALES in Calmar IA has ONE = 563-562-3241.
FREESE MOTORS in Monticello IA has ONE = 319-465-3541.
JST AUTOMOTIVE in Lebanon TN has ONE = 615-443-3086.
GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has TWO = 800-543-4959.
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E1TZ-18518-A CABLE ASSY. (HEATER TEMPERATURE)
Fits 1981/82 F100/350 & Bronco, Built From 11/80
FTE Sponsor Horizon Ford cannot get this for you, because it's OBSOLETE
Antique Auto Arlington Ford[/B] ARLINGTON, TX 76015 Tel. 817-275-2381 has 1
Klimesh Motor Sales[/B] Calmar, IA 52132 Tel. 563-562-3241 has 1<DD>
Green Sales Co. CINCINNATI, OH 45237 800-543-4959 has 2
Fits 1981/82 F100/350 & Bronco, Built From 11/80
FTE Sponsor Horizon Ford cannot get this for you, because it's OBSOLETE
Antique Auto Arlington Ford[/B] ARLINGTON, TX 76015 Tel. 817-275-2381 has 1
Klimesh Motor Sales[/B] Calmar, IA 52132 Tel. 563-562-3241 has 1<DD>
Green Sales Co. CINCINNATI, OH 45237 800-543-4959 has 2
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Notice that post #8 was typed 12/02/2009 / The cable was available from Ford then, but...today, it's a different story.
E4TZ-18518-A .. Heater Temperature Control Cable / Obsolete
Applications: 1984/86 F150/350 & Bronco.
TASCA FORD in Cranston RI has ONE = 401-681-1360 x 7285.
JST AUTOMOTIVE in Lebanon TN has ONE = 615-443-3086.
WOODY FOLSOM FORD in Baxley GA has ONE = 912-367-2466.
CAIN FORD in Cornelia GA has ONE = 706-778-2121.
MARLER FORD in Dry Pong LA has ONE = 318-641-1463.
BELL-MCCALL MOTOR CO. in Hamilton MT has ONE = 406-363-2011.
FREESE MOTORS in Monticello IA has TWO = 319-465-3541.
E4TZ-18518-A .. Heater Temperature Control Cable / Obsolete
Applications: 1984/86 F150/350 & Bronco.
TASCA FORD in Cranston RI has ONE = 401-681-1360 x 7285.
JST AUTOMOTIVE in Lebanon TN has ONE = 615-443-3086.
WOODY FOLSOM FORD in Baxley GA has ONE = 912-367-2466.
CAIN FORD in Cornelia GA has ONE = 706-778-2121.
MARLER FORD in Dry Pong LA has ONE = 318-641-1463.
BELL-MCCALL MOTOR CO. in Hamilton MT has ONE = 406-363-2011.
FREESE MOTORS in Monticello IA has TWO = 319-465-3541.
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GRACIAS
THANKS FOR THE INFO , I GOT YOUR VOICE MAIL, THE PHONE WENT DEAD WHEN I TRIED TO ANSWER IT , I GUESS I FORGOT TO PLUG IT INTO THE CHARGER LAST NITE.
I WILL CALL TOMORROW AND SEE WHAT I CAN FIND. I DO HAVE THE AIR CONTROL CABLE , AVAILABLE IF SOMEONE NEEDS ONE.
THANKS JIMROY
I WILL CALL TOMORROW AND SEE WHAT I CAN FIND. I DO HAVE THE AIR CONTROL CABLE , AVAILABLE IF SOMEONE NEEDS ONE.
THANKS JIMROY
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Heater control cable
The easiest way I found to fix / repair the "no longer available" heater control cable was to simply snip the end off in the engine bay and pull out the old cable.
A quick trip to the local parts store and I purchased a "manual choke" cable. For a few cents more I picked up the longest one they had.
Got home, snipped both ends off and pushed the cable down the old cables case, reached inside and bent the best "Z" hook I could with some needle nose pliers, set the control full to one side (open or closed), then back to the engine bay, moved the flap control to match the inside settings (open or closed), and replaced the wraps like the old cable had.
DONE
Enjoy
A quick trip to the local parts store and I purchased a "manual choke" cable. For a few cents more I picked up the longest one they had.
Got home, snipped both ends off and pushed the cable down the old cables case, reached inside and bent the best "Z" hook I could with some needle nose pliers, set the control full to one side (open or closed), then back to the engine bay, moved the flap control to match the inside settings (open or closed), and replaced the wraps like the old cable had.
DONE
Enjoy
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