Accelerator Cable Interchangeability

[nvrenuf]

I’d like a shorter accelerator cable, my current (‘91 Blazer) cable (per Rockauto) is 29.25” long and forces me to twist a loop into it to fit my carb.

I see a ‘78 K10 cable should be 25.5” long and a ‘74 K10 cable should be 24.25” long. Has anyone made this swap? I’m curious if there are any issues with the cable connecting to the pedal assembly.

 

[Bent77]

I pulled an entire assembly out of an S-10 when I converted mine over to fuel injection. You can also trim down the one that you have in it redo the end at the pedal

 

[nvrenuf]

My current cable is ok but the black plastic sheath is cracking and hanging loose, if I’ve got to replace it I figure I MAW…

 

[Bent77]

Doesn’t yours have the eyelet for the throttlebody?

 

[nvrenuf]

Doesn’t yours have the eyelet for the throttlebody?

Yes. I bought a stud kit by Holley for my carb, I will need to open up the eyelet just a smidge. The pics on RA for the ‘78 show an eyelet, the ‘74 has a ball/sockst thingy (not sure if I can get an add on stud with a ball).

 

[Bent77]

Yes, all of those little hardware pieces can be interchanged. It’s easier if you’re buying the cable to just match it to what you’re using.