Rick,
The carb linkage I used bolts to the intake manifold and needs the barrel
swedge(thanks to Mark Childers for the correct term - sounds much better
than knobby thing). I think I can get a new one at the local bicycle shop
after wo*k today.
Thanks,
Dave
----- Original Message -----
From Rick & Carolyn <walters at mail.softcom.net>
To: nateley <nateley@email.msn.com>
Cc: spridget list <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2000 11:01 PM
Subject: Re: ACCELERATOR CABLE
> Hi Dave,
>
> If you are running a HS4 then you don't need the special end on the cable.
> They normally have a compression clamp arrangement. I have used a bike
cable
> in a pinch once.
>
> This means you should be able to cut yours off and insert the end. Now I
> can't see what you have on your end so I would go down and purchase a bike
> brake cable to play with first from Wal Mart for a buck.
>
> Good luck
>
> Rick
>
>
>
> nateley wrote:
>
> > I converted to HS4s on my 79 Midget last year, and need a shorter
> > accelerator cable(about 2" shorter). Is it possible to shorten my
existing
> > cable - cut off and resolder the knobby thing on the end. Has anyone
done
> > this?
> >
> > Dave Camp
> > 60 AH Sprite
> > 79 MG Midget
> > 49 Chevy 3600
> > Munroe Falls, OH
>
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