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**71blksuper4x4** · 03-08-2003, 02:12 AM

I am having some problems finishing up the super. It seems that I my kickdown cable is to long for my truck.... We have went to GM and picked up another one... but it is also to long. My truck has around 6 inches of lift on it.... and was wondering if you guys know if they sell custom braided cables or regular cables that would be right??? Companies... etc. Thanks Trevor

O'l Buck · 03-08-2003, 02:35 AM

Is this for the transmission kickdown, or are you talking about the throttle cable?......I've had alot of trouble trying to find a correct lenght throttle cable for my 72 K-10, but the trans kickdown shouldn't change length with lift because the tranny is bolted to the engine and will not be affected by a body lift or anything. It should route up the RH side of the tranny, follow the bell housing bolts and snap into a bracket behind the carb. Hope this helps.

BUXMAN66 · 03-08-2003, 02:51 AM

you got it right buck!

71Chev · 03-08-2003, 05:30 AM

Are you using and aftermarket carb and intake with the factory kick down bracket? You can get an adjustable kickdown bracket that has about an inch of adjustability in it. Edelbrock Part # 8036. Is your kickdown cable adjusted to it's shortest length?

**chevy71super** · 03-09-2003, 12:25 AM

I used Lokar products for both throttle and kick down cables. Both can be cut to length to fit plus they look real good. Looking forward to seeing pictures of your truck!

03-08-2003, 02:12 AM	#1
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,151	Kickdown cable for carb I am having some problems finishing up the super. It seems that I my kickdown cable is to long for my truck.... We have went to GM and picked up another one... but it is also to long. My truck has around 6 inches of lift on it.... and was wondering if you guys know if they sell custom braided cables or regular cables that would be right??? Companies... etc. Thanks Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

03-08-2003, 02:35 AM	#2
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	Is this for the transmission kickdown, or are you talking about the throttle cable?......I've had alot of trouble trying to find a correct lenght throttle cable for my 72 K-10, but the trans kickdown shouldn't change length with lift because the tranny is bolted to the engine and will not be affected by a body lift or anything. It should route up the RH side of the tranny, follow the bell housing bolts and snap into a bracket behind the carb. Hope this helps. __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

03-08-2003, 02:51 AM	#3
BUXMAN66 go bucks! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MIAMISBURG OHIO USA Posts: 803	you got it right buck! __________________ '68 swb 1/2t 350/350th '86 lngbd 3/4 TON parts getter '49 gmc 1/2 t 5 window 350/350th '96 gmc sonoma sle ext-cab. hey it's a 4cyl. 5 spd and good on gas y'know?

03-08-2003, 05:30 AM	#4
71Chev Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,074	Are you using and aftermarket carb and intake with the factory kick down bracket? You can get an adjustable kickdown bracket that has about an inch of adjustability in it. Edelbrock Part # 8036. Is your kickdown cable adjusted to it's shortest length? __________________ 71 Chevy CST Long Fleet 350/350/3.07 leaf rear.

03-09-2003, 12:25 AM	#5
chevy71super Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: So Cal Posts: 658	I used Lokar products for both throttle and kick down cables. Both can be cut to length to fit plus they look real good. Looking forward to seeing pictures of your truck!



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