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oldford2 · 02-12-2017, 05:17 PM

Ok, to most younger guys this is no big deal. But...I am 78 and my body has lost some flexibility. When I get home to the snowy north next month one of my first projects is to replace the throttle cable. In the Fall I tried wiggling on my back under the dash to see the clip. Then I could not get 2 hands up there to remove it. The wife had to help me slither out from under the dash. I know a couple young mechanics that I will ask for help but any ideas on removing/installing the clip??
Thanks
John

V8COOPMAN · 02-12-2017, 05:42 PM

That clip is quite similar to the ones you find on hydraulic brake hoses and fittings. That one in the picture would need to slide toward the 2:00 o'clock direction (as pictured) to release the cable. I'd grab the small 90-degree tab with pliers or Vise-Grips and tap with a hammer. DD

scrapiron · 02-12-2017, 10:03 PM

Sometimes a brake adjusting spoon can be used as a pry bar,catch the lip and push against the tube.

Kahuna · 02-12-2017, 10:16 PM

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DD
Good idea

02-12-2017, 05:17 PM	#1
oldford2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: pittsfield, MA Posts: 2,086	Throttle cable replacement....46 Ok, to most younger guys this is no big deal. But...I am 78 and my body has lost some flexibility. When I get home to the snowy north next month one of my first projects is to replace the throttle cable. In the Fall I tried wiggling on my back under the dash to see the clip. Then I could not get 2 hands up there to remove it. The wife had to help me slither out from under the dash. I know a couple young mechanics that I will ask for help but any ideas on removing/installing the clip?? Thanks John

02-12-2017, 05:42 PM	#2
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,111	Re: Throttle cable replacement....46 That clip is quite similar to the ones you find on hydraulic brake hoses and fittings. That one in the picture would need to slide toward the 2:00 o'clock direction (as pictured) to release the cable. I'd grab the small 90-degree tab with pliers or Vise-Grips and tap with a hammer. DD __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE*

02-12-2017, 10:03 PM	#3
scrapiron Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Independence, VA Posts: 423	Re: Throttle cable replacement....46 Sometimes a brake adjusting spoon can be used as a pry bar,catch the lip and push against the tube.

02-12-2017, 10:16 PM	#4
Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,617	Re: Throttle cable replacement....46 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) DD Good idea