Accelerator Cable

[subheatadey]

The last two accelerator cables i bought were not cables but rather a single strand of wire which i think are cheap **** obviously they are cheaper to make but why dont they call them accelerator wire? 'cos if they did i wouldn't have bought them.

Is it possible to still get accelerator 'cables'?

Moan over

 

[Trikky2]

The original cables, just like the heater cables, were single wire.

Whats the problem? After 43 years of service they still work fine on my bus.

 

[subheatadey]

I didn't know they used wire, when i got my bus the old cable was a 'proper' cable so i thought that was the original one?

 

[Alex VW Heritage]

The aftermarket universal throttle cable is what I run on my bus, its a multi stranded and thicker cable, also better to use this if running twin carbs as you can make it to the exact length you require.

https://www.vwheritage.com/shop/AC7214863/universal-throttle-cable-kit-fit-all-aircooled-m/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Hope that helps.

 

[subheatadey]

Cheers Tricky Alex - looks like today is yet another learning day

 

[gvee]

I have one of the universal cables sat at home waiting for me to fit this weekend!

I ordered it based on Alex' recommendation in another thread previously (it was added to basket to get me to the free postage threshold :lol: )

 

[bluenose]

I fitted one of them ones Alex said, seems good.

was a bitch to cut through though, not sure best way to do that

 

[*Sam*]

Wrap a pice of tape around where you want to cut and use a very good or new pair of side or flush cuts.

 

[Alex VW Heritage]

Wrap a pice of tape around where you want to cut and use a very good or new pair of side or flush cuts.

Yeah thats a good way, and the way I've always done it.

I keep meaning to try a soldering a short section of the cable and cutting through the solder, always been a thought of mine but never tried it.

 

[*Sam*]

I think that would work a treat Alex and probably help the cable maintain integrity there after as well.

 

[Trikky2]

I keep meaning to try a soldering a short section of the cable and cutting through the solder, always been a thought of mine but never tried it.

Yes that works, also stops fraying later

 

[gvee]

Adey, mine is now "spare".