converting to cable from original throttle linkage system on om617
converting to cable from original throttle linkage system on om617
Yeah, I'd be interested in doing the same. That dumb throttle rod is so sloppy and cumbersome....
(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?
I was going to , and likely still will, buy the OEM cable setup from a RHD 300D.
(04-07-2011, 07:45 AM)Walkenvol Manny - where did you find the 1st picture in post #6? Is there a build thread?
(04-07-2011, 07:45 AM)Walkenvol Manny - where did you find the 1st picture in post #6? Is there a build thread?
Picked up some linkage from the yard this morning.
this compact item comes from a volvo...has a build-in return spring:
also grabbed some additional mercedes brackets and linkage which should provide some options towards my conversion:
well, here's what I came up with:
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
That looks real clean, I like!