acellerator cable

1996 CHEVROLET S-10
195,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • RWD • MANUAL
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FARMERJOE
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Sirs, the accelerator cable on my truck is fraying badly at the throttle body end. I cannot buy a new one as it is a discontinued part. do you think the one for a 4.3 engine will fit as a replacement? Thanks, Joe
Aug 26, 2017 at 1:47 PM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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Do not rule out your 4.3 idea.

This worked well the first time in a real pinch, and a couple of more times since.

The first time was really economical. The other two occasions were purchased from the same shop (during the day- still pretty cheap).

See my answer in this link.

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/1996-chevrolet-astro-do-you-have-a-video

Just be aware that there are several different cable sizes (diameters), one closest to your size would work the best. I only replaced the inner cables and the outer shrouds were reused.

Keep us informed!

The Medic
Aug 26, 2017 at 7:14 PM
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STEVE W.
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The 4.3 cable is about one inch longer on the inner cable. But it will work if you "adjust" the brackets and the end clip a bit.
Aug 27, 2017 at 12:49 PM
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