Throttle cable conversion

Discussion in 'The Bench' started by 66GSconv., Apr 2, 2021.

  1. 66GSconv.

    66GSconv. Well-Known Member

    I have a 66 skylark, and I would like to make the conversion from the old style over to a new throttle cable. I know that I need a new gas pedal. But I was hoping to be able to buy a completer kit. I have a edelbrock carb. Has anybody else made this conversion ? what should I be looking for as far as kits or parts
     
  2. BrunoD

    BrunoD Looking for Fast Eddie

    Putting a 68 and up gas pedal is fine.one thing you have to tell us is the engine you have!Is it a 340-350 or something also.The cable comes in different lengths,also it makes a difference between 2 barrel and 4 barrel and what kind of intake you will be using..Bruno.
     
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  3. 66GSconv.

    66GSconv. Well-Known Member

    sorry bruno, 401 nailhead factory intake, 4 barrel thunder series 800 cfm with this new carb the kick down for the trans will not work so i bought a edelbrock adapter that goes on the choke side of the carb and when the linkage gets to a certain point it sends a signal through the kick down wire harness to trans for the kick down to activate
     
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  4. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

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  5. 66GSconv.

    66GSconv. Well-Known Member

    Larry are all 68 and up gas pedals GM the same ?
     
  6. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    I believe the 68-72 A body pedals are. I could be wrong.
     
  7. 66GSconv.

    66GSconv. Well-Known Member

    looks like after some research, if I was to get a 68/72 pedal it would require a separate cable that I would have to fabricate to get /hope all the stars line up, So I've decided to get the Lokar duo-pac 1000HT cable kit with brackets and a pedal assembly Bag 6129. Just for the fact it all work together and gets great reviews
     
  8. mikethegoon

    mikethegoon Well-Known Member

    I'm looking to connect T 350 to my 350 sky that currently runs a 2 barrel and ST 300. So that puts me on the hunt not only for pedal assembly/ kickdown eyelet but also for the cables for 2 barrel as well as four barrel . I hadn't realized they were different
     
  9. BrunoD

    BrunoD Looking for Fast Eddie

    HI Mike the goon,you will need first the downshift cable,the 70 72 gas pedal,and the 4 barrel cable with the bracket that bolts on into the intake manifold, this bracket is a little longer and a little taller then the 2 barrel.I have the downshift cable,the good gas pedal [they had 2 models of pedals]the 4 barrel bracket,I might still have a 4 barrel cable.In case you are interested,send me a PM.Bruno.
     
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  10. mikethegoon

    mikethegoon Well-Known Member

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