converting to cable from original throttle linkage system on om617

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converting to cable from original throttle linkage system on om617 - mr_manny - 04-05-2011

looking for input on converting my throttle linkage over to cable Smile

Have found a few examples, and was curious if anyone has done something similar...

thanks,
manny

[Image: throttleCABLE1.jpg]

RE: converting to cable from original throttle linkage system on om617 - 4rnnr33 - 04-05-2011

Heres how I did mine You cant see it very good though
[Image: IMAG0092.jpg]

But I used this carb style adapter end I got from summit
[Image: throttle.jpg]

You just cut the stock ball type end off the cable slide this over and it has a set screw that locks the cable in

RE: converting to cable from original throttle linkage system on om617 - Captain America - 04-05-2011

Yeah, I'd be interested in doing the same. That dumb throttle rod is so sloppy and cumbersome....

RE: converting to cable from original throttle linkage system on om617 - Walkenvol - 04-06-2011

4rnnr33 - are you still able to manually push the stop lever toward the valve cover to stop the motor with the throttle cable connected or does the gas pedal interfere since its tied directly to the lever via the cable?

RE: converting to cable from original throttle linkage system on om617 - 4rnnr33 - 04-06-2011

(04-06-2011, 07:32 AM)Walkenvol 4rnnr33 - are you still able to manually push the stop lever toward the valve cover to stop the motor with the throttle cable connected or does the gas pedal interfere since its tied directly to the lever via the cable?

Yep still can

RE: converting to cable from original throttle linkage system on om617 - mr_manny - 04-06-2011

a few more Smile

RE: converting to cable from original throttle linkage system on om617 - 300D50 - 04-06-2011

I was going to , and likely still will, buy the OEM cable setup from a RHD 300D.

RE: converting to cable from original throttle linkage system on om617 - Walkenvol - 04-07-2011

Manny - where did you find the 1st picture in post #6? Is there a build thread?

RE: converting to cable from original throttle linkage system on om617 - mr_manny - 04-07-2011

(04-07-2011, 07:45 AM)Walkenvol Manny - where did you find the 1st picture in post #6? Is there a build thread?

didn't find one...
If you have specific questions, you might try contacting "Corvette74" :
http://www.dieselbombers.com/diesel-engine-conversions/73892-convert-cable-original-throttle-linkage.html

RE: converting to cable from original throttle linkage system on om617 - mr_manny - 04-09-2011

Picked up some linkage from the yard this morning.

this compact item comes from a volvo...has a build-in return spring:

[Image: linkage-01.jpg]

also grabbed some additional mercedes brackets and linkage which should provide some options towards my conversion:

[Image: linkage-02.jpg]

RE: converting to cable from original throttle linkage system on om617 - mr_manny - 04-16-2011

well, here's what I came up with:

[Image: linkage-05.jpg]

I believe I used one of the brackets associated w/the cruise-control.

will be adding a stop to the skinny peddle to limit the throw...but seems to operate nicely Smile

RE: converting to cable from original throttle linkage system on om617 - Captain America - 04-18-2011

That looks real clean, I like!