Throttle cables

peterfenlonMember

Have just had my car inspected for its English Ministry of transport test, I have had the car (3840) for just over a year, and have sorted out many issues with the help of Pantera owners.

I now await a registration number plate for the car before I can legally use it on the road, but you are allowed to drive to and from the testing station. So I have driven 18 miles so far with no overheating, and have thoroughly enjoyed it, the car drives very well with I think an ordinary engine, which is more than powerful enough for my skills. The only problem is the throttle cable which when the engine is at normal temperature is sticking, and I have to lift the acc pedal up to stop the engine racing.

Not much I know, but I seem to remember reading about smoother throttle cables being available?
If the original cable would behave properly after removal and getting some lubrication inside, I would prefer to do that, but if there is an issue with the original cables I would just buy another one, whats the best option here please, Oh and my speedo is wavering at some speeds, lube that too?

regards Peter

2/13/1512:45 PM

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bosswrenchMember

Peter, the OEM cable is 43 years old and likely has NEVER seen lubrication. Plus, many cables are slightly mis-routed from the cable-end through the intake bracket to the carb, and finally it sounds like you need new return springs (2!) so the pedal returns correctly. In traffic, that's unsafe. Pre-L front bumpers aren't even good for 1/2 mph bumps.

JB from TX made a nice sheet metal cable guide to keep the cable from bending too sharply as it enters the intake bracket. On our Pantera, the OEM ferrule at the bracket end used to pop off, holding the throttle open a bit. Safety wire and Gorilla Glue fixed that, but I really do need a new cable, just like you!

The new cables have a slippery liner that replaces periodic lubing. If the OEM had any liner originally, its worn thru in the bend areas.

2/13/151:21 PM

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bdudMember

As Bosswrench said you need 2 return springs, one at the pedal and one, possibly 2 at the carb. If lubing the cable does not fix it and you can't find a local company, these work nice. https://www.pegasusautoracing....ion.asp?Product=1270

2/13/152:29 PM

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peterfenlonMember

I decided to buy a new cable, really because to fit it is a bit of a sod getting the centre gear change cover off and not wanting to do the job Twice.

I asked one company that had a cable for sale at £120 if they would match the price of another company selling the same cable for $65 sadly I didn't get a reply to my e mail.

I thought I would have a problem with asking for the item to be put in the normal post, and not an expensive courier, I needn't have worried though, its now on its way by US post.

Must mention something I have noticed over the last 12 months buying various parts from different Pantera outlets, and its the length of the replies given to my parts requests.

These are ALWAYS ultra short, its as though they have to pay $5 per word on their emails....
It seems no one has time to natter these days.
bit of a shame is that.

2/28/1512:26 PM

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