| Author | Message | ||
| dave handa (Davehanda)
Intermediate Member Username: Davehanda Post Number: 1797 Registered: 5-2001 |
Verell, that was Peter Rychel, he was using the bicycle cables for the vent/heat controls. | ||
| Steve Magnusson (91tr)
Intermediate Member Username: 91tr Post Number: 2096 Registered: 1-2001 |
1. with moderate difficulty 2. yes (check the SPC illustration at FerrariUK) 3. maybe, but not a slam dunk (e.g., you might have to get some access into the central tunnel to feed it thru the various paths/clips/grommets/etc.) | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 6209 Registered: 12-2000 |
So how do you install a complete new cable? Does it run from the throttle lever all the way to the pedal in one piece? Is it just a slide out and slide the new one in? | ||
| Mike Florio (Mike_in_nevada)
New member Username: Mike_in_nevada Post Number: 34 Registered: 6-2003 |
I would go with the stock cable, its cheap enough, but make sure you get the right one. I carried a spare, and when mine broke I attempted a shade-tree repair 100 miles from home. The one I was carrying was the wrong length, so I used some stainless steel cable I got at a marine supply store, and improvised the ends. Upon return home I ordered and installed the correct one. A couple of months ago my clutch cable let go just as I was backing out of the garage. (lucky!) I pushed it back in and when I was replacing it I found that the supplemental spring on the clutch pedal had broken, providing slack which allowed the cable to slip off the roller at the back end, and rub across the bolt, destroying the cable. Now thats another inspection point on the checklist. | ||
| djmonk (Davem)
Member Username: Davem Post Number: 404 Registered: 1-2002 |
Verell. I remember that too using a bicycle brake cable. Probably some better made too than F-stock. | ||
| Verell Boaen (Verell)
Intermediate Member Username: Verell Post Number: 1105 Registered: 5-2001 |
Was thinking about replacing my throttle cable as it seems to need lubeing more & more often. Didn't someone report successfully using bicycle brake or shifter cable a few months back? Just tried an unsuccessful search. | ||
| Steve Magnusson (91tr)
Intermediate Member Username: 91tr Post Number: 2094 Registered: 1-2001 |
Rob -- Typically, you don't swage a new end fitting onto a frayed cable (although it depends on your level of desperation  ). It's best to replace the whole thottle cable assembly (casing + cable + end fittings) -- and that's usually how it's supplied (just as a complete assembly). If you check the FerrariUK website it will show what "parts" are available. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 6197 Registered: 12-2000 |
My throttle cable is fraying at the throttle lever on the engine. Looks like only about half the little wires are actually pulling the lever right now. Looks like a little 2 inch piece that connects the wire with the actual throttle lever. Is this piece and the wire krimped or how is it attached? Simple question is can I reattach the loose wires or do I need some new hardware? Thanks |