lexluthier72 Posted March 21, 2012 Posted March 21, 2012 Hey Folks, I posted a while back about availability of a 2.5L accelerator cable. I found one online, only to find out, they cannot get it. I am now out of options. NOBODY has this cable!!!! GRR! Does anyone have a good used cable with the "end clip" that they would sell me. My cable is on its last leg (safety wired to the throttle body!) And, this is my DD! Help! -Erin p.s.- There seems to also be confusion on the length of the cable. My cable is 35.75" long.
Jeep Driver Posted March 21, 2012 Posted March 21, 2012 Is there no way for you to get creative and make one?
lexluthier72 Posted March 21, 2012 Author Posted March 21, 2012 Seriously? Ive done TONS of bicycle work (similar type of cable) and so far, there are no alternatives to getting correctly made cables. Have you seen the cable in question? I'm all for being creative, but some things are just not possible. Edit...With all of these 2.5 to 4.0L swaps going on, someone has to have an extra...?
lexluthier72 Posted March 21, 2012 Author Posted March 21, 2012 Better yet, I think Only the CLIP is missing/broken...anyone have a spare CLIP???
Jeep Driver Posted March 21, 2012 Posted March 21, 2012 I have the same 2.5 as you and if mine went I'd have to do something.
lexluthier72 Posted March 21, 2012 Author Posted March 21, 2012 I just don't see how it is possible without having a custom made cable. The ends are specific size/shape/orientation. I suppose if mine really went, I could adapt a bicycle cable end and braze it on....I think all I'm missing is the clip at the throttle body. Anyone?
Jeep Driver Posted March 22, 2012 Posted March 22, 2012 http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp ... BLAMS_____
lexluthier72 Posted March 22, 2012 Author Posted March 22, 2012 lsmurphy...that cable is incorrect! Its the same cable RockAuto sells. It is 10 inches too short! Ive already been down this route. Next stop is the u-pull it, to see if another XJ has a spare clip.....Grr. -E.
lexluthier72 Posted March 22, 2012 Author Posted March 22, 2012 IF anyone has a spare clip at the cable end (engine side) please PM me.
lexluthier72 Posted March 22, 2012 Author Posted March 22, 2012 This is not the cable, but the clip on the end of the cable I'm looking for looks like the one in the photo. It holds the cable to the throttle body. Anyone?
Jeep Driver Posted March 22, 2012 Posted March 22, 2012 http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp ... BLAMS_____ This one is 10" longer than the one that is 10" too short. Should be the right one.
lexluthier72 Posted March 22, 2012 Author Posted March 22, 2012 It looks correct, and the measurement is correct. I will call them and see if they actually have it. I'm skeptical. But, thanks! Btw...How did you find this....Its telling me it does NOT fit my 1990 comanche....? -Erin
JENSSEN Posted March 22, 2012 Posted March 22, 2012 If you find yourself screwed without a cable I will send you the one off my project 1990 2.5 2wd manche to get you rolling but I will need a replacement,.. But that truck is 6 months away from the road, would a 92 2wd 4.0 cable work? There is one in our local PYP that I can grab for you
lexluthier72 Posted March 22, 2012 Author Posted March 22, 2012 JENSSEN....I think I have it covered. I have a couple leads, I'm going to look into tomorrow. Truck is still functional....I have the end of the cable safety wired to the throttle body at the moment, and am going to head to the u-pull-it soon to see if I can find the end clip. I'm pretty sure the only cable that will work is specifically for the 89-90 2.5L. The 4.0 cable is too short. I will report back what I find out. (or at least if I got one.) -Erin
lexluthier72 Posted March 25, 2012 Author Posted March 25, 2012 Found, purchased, and in my hot little hands. Thanks Hornbrod.
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