Throttle cable wont fit

[alex21278]

I have a 78 monte v8 and i just bought an original throttle cable bracket for it. The old bracket wasnt the original one and was made to fit the 4 venturi carburator. Since then a 2 venturi carburetor is back on it.
I can only pull the cable this far.
Things to note:
Bracket is from a V6 but the shape is the same
2 venturi Caruberator thats now on it doesnt seem to be the exactly same as original

 

[69hurstolds]

(Never mind)

 

[ELCAM]

Remove the cable and measure how long it is.

The ATP Y 211 or the Pioneer CA 8474 is supposed to be the correct cable for the 305 2 barrel at 22.75 inches. The factory 4 barrel cable is about 2 inches longer and the V6 cables are about 2 inches shorter.

 

[69hurstolds]

OOPs. My bad. Got V6 and V8 signals crossed. Was thinking he had a 4 bbl bracket on his V6 and then got the right bracket. Forget all that crap I said earlier.

 

[alex21278]

Remove the cable and measure how long it is.

The ATP Y 211 or the Pioneer CA 8474 is supposed to be the correct cable for the 305 2 barrel at 22.75 inches. The factory 4 barrel cable is about 2 inches longer and the V6 cables are about 2 inches shorter.

thank you, will remove te cable tomorrow and measure. it must be the cable, caruberetor and bracket are fine

 

[Bonnewagon]

1978 was the last year for that Rochester 2G. They were very reliable carbs, and easy to rebuild. While searching for the right cable, you could fabricate a short extension. A narrow piece of steel or aluminum with the correct size holes drilled, one end on the carb, a bolt on the other end at the cable, and you will be able to use it for now.

 

[565bbchevy]

Worst case scenario is use an aftermarket braided "cut to fit" cable like Lokar or similar if you are allowed to.

 

[pagrunt]

When I swapped the 229 for a 305 in my '81 I used the original throttle cable but used a early '70's O.E. bracket that mounted on the rear of the carb base. No issues, fit & function as it was ment to.