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Re: ??Accelerator cable??

To: CMLove <cmlove@hiwaay.net>
Subject: Re: ??Accelerator cable??
From: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Date: Fri, 17 Jul 1998 18:23:18 -0400
Cc: "spridgets@autox.team.net" <spridgets@Autox.Team.Net>
Organization: Positive Earth Drivers Club
References: <35AF7D5B.61FC9E38@hiwaay.net>
Reply-to: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
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CMLove wrote:
> 
> Hello all;
> 
> I have a '74 Midget with standard carbs.  I am having problems getting
> the accelerator cable loosened at the connection to the carburator.  The
> connection on mine has a 1/2 inch nut on one side of the plate connected
> to a pin that is held in place on the other side by a cotter pin.  I
> can't seem to be able to get to it with a standard tool and loosen the
> nut enough to slip out the old cable and install the new!!  Any
> suggestions as to a slick way to do this without buggering up the works
> or having to buy new parts when I finally get it off??  I know this
> can't  be that hard!!  But, this is the first time that I have had to do
> this.  Help!~?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Monty

Monty

It should be a 7/16" wrench not 1/2".
I use a pair of needle nose pliers to hold one side and a thin 7/16
wrench to undo the nut.
It's tight but not too bad.

Good luck

-- 
Frank Clarici                         Toms River, NJ
Too many LBCs
3 Sprites, an Austin A40, and an Austin Mini all on the road.
1 Jaguar XJ6 family car,  1 Racer Midget project , &  2 Parts Spridgets
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