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Wtd help with accelarator cable

Started by brussel · 19 Nov 2012 · 14 replies

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brusselArchived member
Hey guys, I'm in the process of finishing off my vl and i need to do something about the accelarator cable as its seems to be too long for the XF throttle body on the plenum I have. do i need to have it shortened and if so where do i take it to get it shortened? cheers
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rb25vlt8Archived member
You need to cut it down to size and crimp it with a wiring crimp
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EVL HDTArchived member
put a lokar braided one on it , they look sick
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brusselArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by rb25vlt8 [View Post] You need to cut it down to size and crimp it with a wiring crimp Keen to help me with this? It's cranking over but I think the battery isn't holding charge so gonna have to replace it... So close... Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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EVLArchived member
Go to mx shop with cable, get lug the same size, shorten, crimp & solder lug on in new spot, done!
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brusselArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by EVL [View Post] Go to mx shop with cable, get lug the same size, shorten, crimp & solder lug on in new spot, done! You make it sound so easy... Fingers crossed.... Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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VLWAGONITArchived member
that would look alot better than a wiring crimp aswell
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rb25vlt8Archived member
Jack did u use chewing gum on ur wagon ??
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VLWAGONITArchived member
Nah I used a used rubber and and an apple core
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rb25vlt8Archived member
Sounds like you have done it befor !!!
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fmx939Archived member
Iv used electric fence wire, ran my 10 with it also lol
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caibsArchived member
^haha **** yeah
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leb vltArchived member
Cable ties ftw!
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brusselArchived member
Another option I gues would be to lengthen the bracket that holds the cable...?
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VLWAGONITArchived member
yeah that would work
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