mechanical link to cable conversion

[gado]

Hi guys!

Does anyone did a conversion on their accelerator from mechanical links to a cable? Please show some pics how you guys done it.

Im no longer happy with my old mechanical links because some links got lost when we did the rebuild.

TIA

gado

 

[Fast Eddy]

Im no longer happy with my old mechanical links because some links got lost when we did the rebuild.

That's a dumb reason. Fix it.

 

[MarcoPolo]

Hi guys!

Does anyone did a conversion on their accelerator from mechanical links to a cable? Please show some pics how you guys done it.

Im no longer happy with my old mechanical links because some links got lost when we did the rebuild.

TIA

gado

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[KOOTENAY KRUZER]

check out later models, I think they had cable operated accelarators right from Toyota

 

[Downey]

Try This; #78174-26

 

[Poser]

check out later models, I think they had cable operated accelarators right from Toyota

Actually, it would have been earlier models, between 1968 and 08/73. Previous to 1968, there was a mechanical linkage assembly that was used to actuate the carburetor. In 1968, Toyota went to a throttle cable and used a cable until 08/73, when it went back to mechanical linkage again.

 

[3doghouse]

Not for everybody, but works for me

Welded a mid-90's Surf (Japanese 4Runner Diesel) pedal assembly with factory hand throttle to stock (76) pedal bracket...

Connected it to a modified Weber bracket (minor cut and grind) with a 90's US V6 throttle cable...

Easy to adjust, rugged, and it works MUCH more smoothly than the bicycle cable that came on the Weber.

 

[Degnol]

Marksoffroad.net has all the parts to do what you want to do. OEM parts. Jim Chenoweth(FJ40Jim@aol.com) has what you need also.

Ed

 

[KOOTENAY KRUZER]

Actually, it would have been earlier models, between 1968 and 08/73. Previous to 1968, there was a mechanical linkage assembly that was used to actuate the carburetor. In 1968, Toyota went to a throttle cable and used a cable until 08/73, when it went back to mechanical linkage again.

Your right - IIRC my '76 FJ40 had a mechanical linkage. Both my '79 BJ40 and '83 BJ42 have cables.

 

[Degnol]

Actually, it would have been earlier models, between 1968 and 08/73. Previous to 1968, there was a mechanical linkage assembly that was used to actuate the carburetor. In 1968, Toyota went to a throttle cable and used a cable until 08/73, when it went back to mechanical linkage again.

And I believe all the Aussie FJ(maybe not BJs) had cable linkage. Right?

 

[bsmith123]

71

yup, my 71 has the cable and hand throttle

 

[FJ40Jim]

And I believe all the Aussie FJ(maybe not BJs) had cable linkage. Right?

If the engine throttle is on the left side and a driver is on the right, then it has cable.

Also, AFAIK, all diesel have cable pedal for improved vibe isolation.

 

[GarageRat]

I converted my linkage pedal to a clevis'd cable setup since it was quicker than filling and drilling new holes for one of the factory ones lying around here...plus I was bored. Get a lokar cable set, slightly open the hole at the end of the pedal for the new cross pin, route the cable and you're done. Pardon the wires, currently rewiring it and it was a 10 minute bend, weld a spoon footpad, krylon deal for my super low budget all spare parts 40 so it's a little rough.

 

[ducktapeguy]

Pardon the dumb question, but why are people converting to a cable assembly?

I thought about converting because I thought maybe there was a saftey issue, but I don't think I've heard of any complaints with the linkage. If there were problems, why would Toyota go back to the mechanical linkage in later models? Is there a problem with cables or any advantage to the linkages?

 

[GarageRat]

The linkage is great in my opinion, however I put a small block (free versus finding an F or 2F) in so the linkage had the to go in favor of a cable. Just simpler and less parts in general too

 

[bikersmurf]

Pardon the dumb question, but why are people converting to a cable assembly?

I thought about converting because I thought maybe there was a saftey issue, but I don't think I've heard of any complaints with the linkage. If there were problems, why would Toyota go back to the mechanical linkage in later models? Is there a problem with cables or any advantage to the linkages?

Original poster lost some linkages.

I converted to cable when I put the 350 chev in.

I used a bike Brake cable going through the firewall and used bits and pieces of bike brake hardware to make all the connections.

1) drill an 1/8" hole through the top end of the throttle pedal rod about 1/2" from top.
2) drill a 3/16" or 1/4" (to match the brake adjuster hardware) hole inline with the previous one through the firewall.
3) thread the brake cable through the two previous holes and then through the outer housing.
4) figure out some brackets to make the other end work at the carb.

Sorry no pictures at this time. Truck is inaccessible in the garage right now.

 

[FJ40Jim]

Pardon the dumb question, but why are people converting to a cable assembly?

Because they need to, in order to make the V8/diesel/foreign carb/TBI work.

 

[ducktapeguy]

Because they need to, in order to make the V8/diesel/foreign carb/TBI work.

That's what I assumed, but I thought I've seen pictures of people replacing the stock linkages on Aisin carbs with cables. Thought there might be a problem with the linkages, seems complex and a potential problem.

 

[luvmud]

I'm in the process of converting from an aftermarket carb back to stock and would love to have some of these mechanical linkages no longer in use...