Accelerator Cable Question

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  1. BigDog41364

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    Well the accelerator cable seams to be a little stiff since i swapped out the 6cyl for the 302. it is bent into quite an "S" shape. so i bought a new cable that is 8in shorter(V8 Length) my question is how much of a job is this to change? Can it be unhooked from the pedal from out side the fire wall? or do i have to crawl under the dash? Not easy for me to do,im lot a little guy 6ft 290 lbs, and my little boy thats helping me is 6"4 300lbs (football player) we dont fit under very well...LOL
     
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    Sorry big guy but you are going to have to crawl under the dash to unhook the cable from the pedal. :cry:
     
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    Thats what we thought.:oops: Man 15.20s with a straight six thats impressive :bowdown:
     
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    Follow the pedal with your hand and you can unhook it without much issue
     
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    Thanks BigDog!
     
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    My inline6 would have been 40.3 seconds.:dance:


     
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