Lokar Throttle Cable

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  1. demo913

    demo913 Member

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    I am planning on buying the lokar throttle cable but am concerned about how it will hook up to the gas pedal. What mods are needed to get it to fit correctly like the factory one? Thanks...
     
  2. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    When I did mine, I removed the plastic piece that snaps into the pedal arm, and installed it on the Lokar cable, and cut it down to length, and adjusted out any slack.
     
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    its a very simple set up i did it in my maverick mine used the same mounts just make sure you have a CABLE cutter to trim the line. you also need a return spring. i cheated and just looped a .50 spring around the cable and a bolt can post a pic if you would like
     
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    Yep, it connects right up easily.
     
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    Make sure to get the trans kickdown cable at the same time, it comes with the bracket for both the kickdown and the throttle cable. Real nice set up when done.
     
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    Mine did not come with a bracket.. Making life difficult
     
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    Did you get both trans kickdown and carb set up? You need both to get the complete set up.
     
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    maverick1970 MCG State Rep

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    Sorry just realized this thread is 9 months old.

    There are 2 types of throttle pedal arms used in our cars. One has a hole with a slot and the other uses a clevis pin.
     

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