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Tech Talk => Projects => Topic started by: JB1314 on May 17, 2015, 10:47:01 AM

Title: Removing throttle cable from rusty old foot throttle
Post by: JB1314 on May 17, 2015, 10:47:01 AM

So is there a trick to removing this 20 year old rusty throttle cable from the bung on the pedal? Judging from the hammer marks it looks like someone already tried. Tried soaking it overnight, prying, and the hammer. Won't budge. Any input is appreciated!


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Title: Re: Removing throttle cable from rusty old foot throttle
Post by: Oldsquirt on May 17, 2015, 11:17:14 AM

If you are talking about separating the ball joint, that style  does not come apart. You need to remove the nut and pull the stud out of the pedal arm, then unscrew the other half from the cable. There is another style of ball joint that does come apart. It has a spring loaded sleeve that keeps the ball in the socket.

Title: Re: Removing throttle cable from rusty old foot throttle
Post by: GT Jets on May 17, 2015, 12:06:58 PM

Quote from: JB1314 on May 17, 2015, 10:47:01 AM

So is there a trick to removing this 20 year old rusty throttle cable from the bung on the pedal? Judging from the hammer marks it looks like someone already tried. Tried soaking it overnight, prying, and the hammer. Won't budge. Any input is appreciated!


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What exactly do you mean?

GT

Title: Re: Removing throttle cable from rusty old foot throttle
Post by: JB1314 on May 17, 2015, 12:08:50 PM

Separating the ball joint from the stud on the foot throttle. If I remove the nut there's not enough room to slide the stud out of throttle.


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Title: Re: Removing throttle cable from rusty old foot throttle
Post by: JB1314 on May 17, 2015, 12:27:15 PM

Got it. Removing the pivot bolt allowed the pedal to slide down so I could unscrew the fitting. Spring is broken. Does anyone know where to find a replacement?


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Title: Re: Removing throttle cable from rusty old foot throttle
Post by: GT Jets on May 17, 2015, 12:31:58 PM

Quote from: JB1314 on May 17, 2015, 12:27:15 PM

Got it. Removing the pivot bolt allowed the pedal to slide down so I could unscrew the fitting. Spring is broken. Does anyone know where to find a replacement?


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You can buy virtually any spring you can dream up at most Ace Hardware stores. I paint mine with Rustolium.

GT

Title: Re: Removing throttle cable from rusty old foot throttle
Post by: Your Mom on May 17, 2015, 12:34:51 PM

I have mine on the carb side. Works perfect...
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Title: Re: Removing throttle cable from rusty old foot throttle
Post by: GT Jets on May 17, 2015, 01:12:00 PM

Quote from: Your Mom on May 17, 2015, 12:34:51 PM

I have mine on the carb side. Works perfect...
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Should have a spring on both ends.

GT

Title: Re: Removing throttle cable from rusty old foot throttle
Post by: JB1314 on May 17, 2015, 01:15:54 PM

Yeah the pedal is old and even with a return spring on the carb it won't return to idle. Hopefully some buffing, new hardware and a spring will fix that problem.


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Title: Re: Removing throttle cable from rusty old foot throttle
Post by: JB1314 on May 17, 2015, 02:11:04 PM

So I got the cable out. Had to drill out the set screw. Looks like ill be tapping that out later. But the tube that goes over the cable is still stuck in the housing. It's loose, rotates but won't come out. It looks pretty rusty. Do I just need to yank it out?



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Title: Re: Removing throttle cable from rusty old foot throttle
Post by: gsmitty on May 17, 2015, 02:14:07 PM

Had same prob. With cleaning and new cable worked for me I cut the ball can use a sawzall Dremel or diagrinder depending what you have excess too your not going to want use that ball anyways


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Title: Re: Removing throttle cable from rusty old foot throttle
Post by: gsmitty on May 17, 2015, 02:17:10 PM

Glad I am not the only one that had the same issues that part of cable comes out one way it's got a steep in the peddle almost like a taper


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Title: Re: Removing throttle cable from rusty old foot throttle
Post by: JB1314 on May 17, 2015, 02:25:40 PM

I'm pretty sure the cable is broken off into the pedal base where it enters. Wondering if its just a matter of heat heat and beat to get it out of there...


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Title: Re: Removing throttle cable from rusty old foot throttle
Post by: JB1314 on May 17, 2015, 03:41:21 PM

Yep it was broken. Heat heat and beat did the trick.... On to the next problem


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