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440 A body throttle cable setup #2498456
05/21/18 12:22 AM
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I was wondering what everyone is using for throttle cable setups on a 440 Abody?
My issue now is that the cable is super close to the valve cover and that the pedal has a lot of resistance. Any input to a nice new setup would be great 👍



Re: 440 A body throttle cable setup [Re: CoDart] #2498607
05/21/18 12:18 PM
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Did you use stock mounts or ears?

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Re: 440 A body throttle cable setup [Re: CoDart] #2498760
05/21/18 08:01 PM
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was this a regular SB cable?


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Re: 440 A body throttle cable setup [Re: CoDart] #2498792
05/21/18 09:39 PM
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Mine is fine, close, but works smoothly. Different (taller) intake & aftermarket bracket, though.
Looks like you have a plastic oil pressure line; I'd recommend you run a metal line instead.

Re: 440 A body throttle cable setup [Re: topside] #2498810
05/21/18 10:30 PM
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Wrong length cable, and it should be further up towards the front of the engine. Using a Holley carb is also an issue. Most people go to a completely aftermarket set-up.


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Re: 440 A body throttle cable setup [Re: CoDart] #2499206
05/22/18 08:43 PM
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Was it a 6 cylinder car, cable does look to long. Find a V8 cable if so

Re: 440 A body throttle cable setup [Re: CoDart] #2499240
05/22/18 10:49 PM
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Buy and adjustable bracket that lines up properly. Mancini Racing and Hughes Engines carry them. Been around for 20 years........

Re: 440 A body throttle cable setup [Re: AndyF] #2499334
05/23/18 02:28 AM
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Originally Posted By AndyF
Buy and adjustable bracket that lines up properly. Mancini Racing and Hughes Engines carry them. Been around for 20 years........


iagree Cable looks fine. If we had a side shot I would bet the resistance is coming from the different heights of the bracket and carb linkage. Mancini has a good one.







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