Here are the install pics for the RHD throttle cable. I had to route behind the oil filler neck and under the stock air cleaner.
Fiesta Rescue is dedicated to restoring my US Specification 1980 Ford Fiesta. Mk1 Fiesta parts are getting rare or unavailable so I use Formula Ford Racing Parts, Custom Fabrication and Punk Rock ethos to put Betty the Fiesta back together.
Showing posts with label Throttle Cable. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Throttle Cable. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
UK Throttle Cable installed
I received my batch of parts from Burton Power about a week after order. I ordered 2 throttle cables, nice to have a spare... Good thing I did, since I broke the plastic adjuster when installing the first one. The Cables are about 3" shorter than the US cable, and will not install over the air cleaner. So I had to route it under the air cleaner. The second install went really quickly. And at 12GBP for the cable, I don't feel too bad about messing up the first one. The accelerator always felt un-responsive and a little dead with the old cable installed. I'm sure that 31 years of crud, and a Jerry-rigged hose & Hose clamp set up at the fire wall, weren't helping either. With the new cable installed, I get much better "feel", direct response and feedback. My only concern is the angle that the cable comes into the adjuster is a bit off straight in, so I worry about the force on the adjuster. At the moment, it works great.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Parts Order from the UK

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