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Hi Guys. I need to change from linkages to a cable operated throttle if i'm going to run my new Edelbrock manifold as the carb is offset meaning that the linkages will be at the wrong angle. Has anyone converted a ZD or XY to cable and what set up did you adapt. I haven't really had a chance to go to the wreckers and have a fossick with the tape measure but I did have a half arsed idea that an EA falcon pedal/cable assembly might work. Any suggestions?
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the EA falcon pedal/cable assembly is a good idea as lond as it fits to your carby.it may not be long enough,ED may fit bettr just get a pedal and cable from the wreckers and see how it will go. an XE/F pedal and XE V8 (coz its longer)would probably be th
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Hi Chris. If you've already carried out this conversion using XE parts i think it would be a logical choice for me to follow the same path rather than trying to re-invent the wheel. Thanks for your input.
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yer use the XE pedal and cable. the V8 XE cable may be hard 2 track down secondhand coz there wernt that may V8 XEs. im pretty sure you can buy them new. make sure its XE not XD coz they are different. the XE and XF pedals are exactly the same so are the
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So you live in Perth? if you need a hand let me know, i love ZD Fairlanes and would be happy to help.
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XE and XF pedals are exactly the same so are the 6 cylinder cables but i dont think the |
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no, because all of the V8 cables (XE cables) i have seen go around the front of the engine and turn around to operate the carby from the left side(passenger). on the EB-AU V8s (5liter windsors) the throttle is operated from the back left side , it dosent
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no, because all of the V8 cables (XE cables) i have seen go around the front of the engine and turn around to operate the carby from the left side(passenger). on the EB-AU V8s (5liter windsors) the throttle is operated from the back left side , it dosent
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Yeah Chris is right all the V8 XE cables i have seen do go around the front of the engine and turn around to operate the carby from the left side
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The XD pedal is an easy fit t the ZD - I have one in my ZC and one in my wife's XY
Ther is no hole for the cable to go through the firewall. but there is a dimple there where you have to drill the hole - same goes for two of the pedal assy mounting scr
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Thanks ZC Cruiser. I'm very interested to have a look at any photo's you may have. My e-mail is [email protected]
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I have a whole stack of pics of my ZC in various stages of conversion and upgrade here: http://www.ftw.com.au/cp...ex.php?cat=53&Itemid=47
I'll have to get some detail shots of the pedal install for you - I'm not sure there are any in that lot -- |
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OK 6pak, detail pics sent to your email.
The part you want is definetly XD
XE and XF have a much smaller pedal assembly that simply won't work with the earlier model car - the cable would appear in the wheel arch instead of the engine bay...
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Thanks ZC Cruiser. I'm definitely on the right track now! That's what i love about this site, There's always someone who's already tried stuff out before you and is willing to share the knowledge! Cheers :)
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depending on what carby you are useing but on the holleys i use an XD six cylinder cable and bring it in from the LH rear of carby. i have an XB with clevo and edelbrock performer. i have found the shorter cable fits better with the holley linkages and is
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ANYONE HAVE ANY IDEAS ON HOOKING UP THE ACCELERATOR CABLE ON A 750 HOLLEY ON A WEIAND XCELLERATOR MANIFOLD WITH A 2INCH ALLOY SPACER IN A CLEVO NOTHING SEEMS TO LINE UP OR LOOK NEAT
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