Where do I get a new throttle cable?

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Where do I get a new throttle cable?

October 09, 2007, 10:59:21 PM

Mine looks only a little better than this :hick:

The little brass stopper on mine isn't quite touching the back of the fire wall at rest. Advance doesn't seem to have one. Any ideas where I can get one? I should probably replace the TV cable while I'm at it. Any one know where I can get on of those too? It's not horrific as the gas pedel feels fine and with the pedel to the floor the throttle butterfly is open all the way. I just want to fix this before I have a problem.

Where do I get a new throttle cable?

Reply #1 – October 09, 2007, 11:03:13 PM

might check with the ford dealer but if they cant get them then the junk yard is your only other option.

Where do I get a new throttle cable?

Reply #2 – October 09, 2007, 11:04:23 PM

Quote from: 88turbo;181741

might check with the ford dealer but if they cant get them then the junk yard is your only other option.

Ford dealer is going to cost $$$$

Where do I get a new throttle cable?

Reply #3 – October 09, 2007, 11:06:10 PM

its on about the same lines as the fuel sender that I need that isnt available at any of the part stores :(

Where do I get a new throttle cable?

Reply #4 – October 09, 2007, 11:44:06 PM

http://www.rockauto.com had them about 6 months ago when I last checked.

Where do I get a new throttle cable?

Reply #5 – October 09, 2007, 11:56:51 PM

Quote from: Aerobird Motorsports;181750

http://www.rockauto.com had them about 6 months ago when I last checked.

I may not be looking in the right place or I'm just stupid but I can't find it:hick: . What is it filed under on their site?

Where do I get a new throttle cable?

Reply #6 – October 10, 2007, 05:21:14 AM

isnt a stang the same if it is go to http://www.mustangsunlimited.com

Where do I get a new throttle cable?

Reply #7 – October 10, 2007, 06:56:17 PM

Got one from a Mustang at the wreakers. Fits fine:D

Where do I get a new throttle cable?

Reply #8 – October 11, 2007, 02:54:56 PM

Or get a brand new Lokar piece.

Where do I get a new throttle cable?

Reply #9 – October 11, 2007, 03:53:11 PM

Rockauto doesn't have it, nor does Partsamerica or fastpartsnetwork.

The cable on my 3.8L Cougar is stretched. I was thinking of clamping a lead fishing weight on the cable to make up for the extra length. :hick:

Where do I get a new throttle cable?

Reply #10 – October 11, 2007, 06:16:06 PM

Quote from: JeremyB;181984

Rockauto doesn't have it, nor does Partsamerica or fastpartsnetwork.

The cable on my 3.8L Cougar is stretched. I was thinking of clamping a lead fishing weight on the cable to make up for the extra length. :hick:

I had though about putting small washers between the pedle and the end of the cable to take up the slack. I don't know how much of a long term solution that is though.

Where do I get a new throttle cable?

Reply #11 – October 11, 2007, 06:26:29 PM

http://store.summitracing.com/egnsearch.asp?Ntt=lokar&N=700+115+4294862656&Ntk=KeywordSearch

Where do I get a new throttle cable?

Reply #12 – October 11, 2007, 06:39:16 PM

Problem with those is they fit 94-95 5.0 Mustangs which have a slightly differnt set up from a Fox Cat/Bird or 86-93 Stang.

Where do I get a new throttle cable?

Reply #13 – February 16, 2008, 05:28:34 PM

Ok so just an update. The one from a Mustang I got fits fine but it was streached a bit as well (not as bad as my stock one though). So I know for a fact that the 86-93 5.0 Mustang, 86-88 5.0 T-bird & Cougar, and the 86-92 Lincoln Mark VII use the same throttle cable. I ordered a new one and it should be here in a week. The part number is as follows:

automatic car: E6SZ-9A758-A
Manual car: E6ZZ-9A758-A

Don't ask me why they have different part#s since they are both the same length:hick: The part is still avaliable and costs $108. I know a guy so I got it at cost for $60. 5.0 guys have a source for a new throttle cable. You 2.3T and 3.8 guys are kinda screwed though...

Where do I get a new throttle cable?

Reply #14 – February 26, 2008, 10:50:55 PM

Just as an update. I got the new cable but haven't installed it yet as it's been cold and I really don't want to go out to the garage. So I did compare it with the 20 year old one that came off my T-bird. The original one has to be pulled out 1.5" to fully compress the throttle return spring (full throttle) where as the new one only requires 1" to do the same thing. The old one was a bit streached. I can't wait to see how much of a difference a non streached throttle cable makes when the snow finally melts :D