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
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