LHD cable (78180-60280) on a RHD FZJ80 — has anyone done it?

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I own a 1995 FZJ80 RHD with automatic transmission and am looking to replace the accelerator cable.

While researching OEM part numbers, I came across 78180-60280 being sold by CruiserParts as the LHD version. Their product description states that it will also work on RHD configurations, noting that the cable will be slightly longer and the clip positions will be offset from the original brackets, but that this will not affect functionality.

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Has anyone with a RHD FZJ80 actually installed this LHD cable? If so, I would love to hear how you managed the extra cable length — specifically how you routed it to take up the slack cleanly.

Any input would be greatly appreciated.
 
Are you and your 80 currently in Japan, what model FZJ80R-xxxxx do you have?

Example: a RHD FZJ80R-GNEPKQ appears to use Accelerator Cable Assy 78180-60290 which was? discontinued
but may have been reborn by the Heritage parts program?? See website and screen grab below:


Screen grab from nengun website, was able to add 78180-60290 to the Cart:

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Or, contact Dave Steadman

Japan4x4 Export Service

JDM Toyota, Nissan, Mistubishi, Japanese vehicles and parts
export.japan4x4.com export.japan4x4.com
 
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IDK, drop him a note: ? steadman (@) Japan4x4 (.) com

I edited my initial reply while you were typing; did you see the link to NenGun above, it appears to be a live part (to fit a RHD FZJ80R)

The RHD Accelerator cable appears significantly shorter than the LHD part (it doesn't have to wrap around the front of the engine and curve back on itself like in the LHD model):


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Kernal said:
IDK, drop him a note: ? steadman (@) Japan4x4 (.) com

I edited my initial reply while you were typing; did you see the link to NenGun above, it appears to be a live part (to fit a RHD FZJ80R)
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I have confirmed that the 60290 is being re-released by Toyota as a heritage part. Knowing this, I created this thread specifically to confirm how a left-hand drive accelerator cable is actually installed in a right-hand drive vehicle, and whether there are any problems as described in the CruiserNet product description.
 
IDK, seems like the LHD cable would be way too long in a RHD model where the accelerator pedal is on the same side as the Throttle Body, it would come through the firewall and turn left and upward directly over to the TB?? Looking at the diagram above appears there's only one clamp/cable guide for the RHD cable. For the LHD cable there are 4 points where the cable is clamped/held/positioned (if you include the air intake tube) as the LHD cable has to make a spiraling upward 360 degree turn starting from the left lower firewall around the top of the valve cover out and back toward the TB.

For future searches can you post up a photos of your engine bay showing the route of the Accelerator Cable?
 
Kernal said:
IDK, seems like the LHD cable would be way too long in a RHD model where the accelerator pedal is on the same side as the Throttle Body, it would come through the firewall and turn left and upward directly over to the TB?? Looking at the diagram above appears there's only one clamp/cable guide for the RHD cable. For the LHD cable there are 4 points where the cable is clamped/held/positioned (if you include the air intake tube) as the LHD cable has to make a spiraling upward 360 degree turn starting from the left lower firewall around the top of the valve cover out and back toward the TB.

For future searches can you post up a photos of your engine bay showing the route of the Accelerator Cable?
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>For future searches can you post up a >photos of your engine bay showing the route >of the Accelerator Cable?

I'd like to see an example (including photos) of the CruiserNet product description stating that the left-hand drive cable can also be installed on a right-hand drive vehicle, but first, let me show you the condition of my vehicle's old accelerator cable.
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FWIW if your present Accelerator cable is still working properly (not binding) and it just has a deteriorating outer rubber covering, you can disconnect it at the Throttle Body then slide a section of 3M dual wall marine grade adhesive lined heat shrink tubing over the cable housing.

Start from one end applying heat using a heat gun working gradually toward the other end, do not get ahead of the area that is shrinking, you can't go backwards if you missed a spot as that can trap air and you can't just put a pin hole into a bubble because when you then try to shrink it further that pin hole will get much larger and leave a big hole.

Key is to proceed slowly heating circumferentially around the cable/tubing as it shrinks from one end to the other. Look for ~3:1 shrink ratio, flexible, adhesive lined, temp rating ~250'F. IIRC I used a 1/2" ID heat shrink tubing (pre-shrink size) for the Accelerator Cable. HIgher Temp rating might be better in your situation as in the RHD model the cable is closer to (above) the exhaust manifold which is likely why the original rubber deteriorates before the section closer to the firewall, In the LHD model the rubber tends to fail where the cable travels above the valve cover.

Consider also installing a heat reflective/insulating sleeve over the (rubber) section of Accelerator Cable that deteriorates due to heat.

The 3M (and other brands of heat shrink tubing) generally come in 2' and 4' sections (cut to fit before starting). Working in the engine bay the 2' section would be easier to handle but you'd want to overlap sections a bit ( ~1/2"-3/4") if you wanted the entire cable covered as the heat shrink tubing also shrinks lengthwise slightly (check the specifications for the % change in elongation)

FWIW I did this to a new Accelerator cable before installation to protect it long term ie: over the section that is known to deteriorate due to heat, oil exposure, ---
I kept the cable in a slight bend dangling over the top of a door in the house (in the same direction/bend it would be once installed) while heating the shrink tubing. With flexible heat shrink tubing that probably wasn't necessary. I did not apply the heat shrink tubing over the sections that slide into a clip as then the OD of the cable+ tubing becomes too large.

Here's a couple examples:

This is adhesive lined which melts as it's heated forming a tight seal:



This type is more chemical and heat resistant but is not adhesive lined:



Go here to look at all options:

 
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