Correct accelerator cable length??

Mattriots Seriously Crusin Dubber

131 posts · joined Sep 2011 · 22 May 2012, 5:01 pm

#903356

I have an Australian built 67 beetle with a 1300 single port in it
I replaced the accelerator cable and I bought one that was 2650mm long thinking it was the correct one, however it's about 2 inches too long
What is the correct length??
Does it matter if I use the one I've got and just tighten the barrel clamp down on the cable instead of the solid end fitting?
Cheers

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 22 May 2012, 7:37 pm

#903389

Hi

Just cut the accelerator end off..
and do that..
onto the cable...

it probably won't break again as they normally snap off next to the accelerator solid end..

My spare cable is 2627mm long for 1967-77 1300 & 1500

cheers

LEE

- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

Lucky Phil Wolfsburg Wizard

480 posts · joined Aug 2010 · 22 May 2012, 7:40 pm

#903391

If thatt doesn't work then fit a cable shortening kit.

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 22 May 2012, 7:49 pm

#903395

Lucky Phil wrote:If that doesn't work then fit a cable shortening kit.

Yes, every one should carry one of those....

or a piece of strong wire with an electrical terminal with two screws will do the job... take the plastic cover off

cable ------[_____]--------wire

2 grub screws

LEE

- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

Mattriots Seriously Crusin Dubber

131 posts · joined Sep 2011 · 22 May 2012, 11:02 pm

#903438

Thanks lee
What is the end fitting on your spare?? Is it the s shaped end or the eyelet? That's on the pedal box end by the way
I also forgot mention I have a h30/31 carb, would this cause any trouble with cable lengths??

Mattriots Seriously Crusin Dubber

131 posts · joined Sep 2011 · 23 May 2012, 2:33 pm

#903526

Also lee, is ut a solid or braided cable??

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 23 May 2012, 6:01 pm

#903562

Hi

That model Beetle used the ferrule on the end of the cable to position the return spring, so length is critical.

I'm not sure what is the correct length but you need to go back to the parts place and get them to double check

Steve