Vividfragment Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 I recently purchased a 73 620. The other day I went to drive it to work and the accelerator cable snapped. I ordered a replacement from Autozone based on my make and model. The end that fits into the pedal is the same, but the other end is not!! I have no idea what to do in order to make it fit. Does it make a difference that I have a Weber carb on it? I really want to add pictures but I don't know how.. but basically the cable I bought has a little cylinder on the end of it. But the end the old cable was just screwed into a little housing. Do I need to cut the little cylinder off and then screw the ends down into the little housing? I'm really new with this stuff so if anyone has any advice and could tell me how to put pictures on here I would greatly appreciate it!! Quote Link to comment
sebpv Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 can you re-use the old end and make it match? Quote Link to comment
Vividfragment Posted October 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 You mean just try to reinstall the old cable? Quote Link to comment
sebpv Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 well whichever is easier. I dont know how the old cable broke. Show pictures and we might be able to give more input. Quote Link to comment
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Vividfragment Posted October 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 The top pic is the end of the new cable. That threaded cylinder in the bottom pic is where the old cable ended. That screw there just screwed down the end of the cable itself. I had to take that piece it attached to out in order to get that screw off Quote Link to comment
sebpv Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 can you just cut the end? Quote Link to comment
Vividfragment Posted October 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 I could try that. I just wanted to make sure there wasn't anything I'm missing here before I went and started cutting the cable Quote Link to comment
sebpv Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 mine had the end crimp into a loop. It would be attached with a bolt in one of the holes Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 It probably because you bought a factory cable for a Hitachi .... the weber wouldnt have been factory.. You should be able to just cut the end no problem.... I had to do that with my weber.. 1 Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 It probably because you bought a factory cable for a Hitachi .... the weber wouldnt have been factory.. You should be able to just cut the end no problem.... I had to do that with my weber.. If you do cut the cable, do yourself a favor. Flux and tin the cut end to prevent unraveling of the strands. Electronics grade 60/40 non corrosive solder works best. Quote Link to comment
Vividfragment Posted October 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 I don't have any soldering tools otherwise I would Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 If you do cut the cable, do yourself a favor. Flux and tin the cut end to prevent unraveling of the strands. Electronics grade 60/40 non corrosive solder works best. Ya I probably should have said that... It's probably already cut by now but you could also grind the head down instead of cutting it... then the strand won't be cut.. Quote Link to comment
Vividfragment Posted October 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 No I haven't done anything to it yet. I don't have a way to grind or solder anything so I guess I'm kinda screwed for now Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 Well it won't unravel like crazy once cut... the screw that attaches it to the carb that holds the cable will keep it from unravaling.... Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 I wouldn't let that cable end stop you from driving it.... cut it and run it... Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 You're in Oregon. Find a PL521, 620, A10 (later 510) or S10 (200sx) they all had L series engines with throttle cables. (probably the 720 carb engines would work also) Remove the carb end that the throttle cable attaches to and swap it onto the Weber. Now your cable will work the way it was engineered to work and it won't fray and come apart like that jury rigged set up the previous owner had.... and you won't be stuck somewhere and have to look for another cable. 1 Quote Link to comment
Vividfragment Posted October 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 You're in Oregon. Find a PL521, 620, A10 (later 510) or S10 (200sx) they all had L series engines with throttle cables. (probably the 720 carb engines would work also) Remove the carb end that the throttle cable attaches to and swap it onto the Weber. Now your cable will work the way it was engineered to work and it won't fray and come apart like that jury rigged set up the previous owner had.... and you won't be stuck somewhere and have to look for another cable. I saw your post too late. I ended up cutting the cable, and I accidentally cut it too short. the throttle will be permanently open if I leave it like thi. On top of that, when I was trying to screw back on the little plate that connects the cable to the throttle mechanism, I must have messed up the threads because now I can't get the bolt on there. I have a 720 but I don't have the first clue about taking part of it off and putting it on the Weber.. I guess I can give it a shot. It's either that or find out how to fix the threads on this thing : Quote Link to comment
Vividfragment Posted October 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 What exactly would I need to take off from the carb on the 720? I really am not experienced with this kind of stuff Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 This is not it exactly, but close... This one is upside down but you can see the cable and how the end is held (it's in the 8.00 o'clock position) . Quote Link to comment
Vividfragment Posted October 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 So, like I said above, I stripped the threads on the throttle shaft when I was tying to put the linkage back on yesterday. What are my options? Is it possible to rethread it? Or will I need a new one Quote Link to comment
sebpv Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 you can always re-thread but that will require a new bolt. its a 100 hp Datsun not a racecar Quote Link to comment
Vividfragment Posted October 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 you can always re-thread but that will require a new bolt. its a 100 hp Datsun not a racecar What bolt are you talking about? So are you saying it's better to find another throttle shaft? Quote Link to comment
sebpv Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 sorry i had the threaded hole one your 720 plate in mind. Might be easier to replace unlesd you have a welder and tap&dye kit Quote Link to comment
Vividfragment Posted October 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 I don't even know where to find one. Looking online and there is nothing. Starting to think maybe this truck is better off with someone who actually knows how to do this stuff Quote Link to comment
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