Removing Herald Accelerator Cable

[Bordfunker]

I'm currently stripping the bulkhead of my 1200 Herald back to bare metal to check for corrosion.

 

I've removed the wiper motor, clutch and brake master cylinders, but am struggling to remove the accelerator cable.

 

I've withdrawn the brass bush attached part way up the cable, but can't get the peice that attaches to the pedal through the hole in the bulkhead.

 

Is there a trick I am missing?

 

Karl

[Colin Lindsay]

The inner cable is simply bolted to the carb so if you undo this end it will slide through the outer cable back inside the car, or if fitting attach to the pedal and then push the inner back through the outer from inside until it reaches the carb connection.  The cable should push through the hole in the bulkhead but yours may be non-standard or modified, so this method will work instead.

[Bordfunker]

Great thinking!

 

I didn't think about that at all.

 

Thanks

[Pete Lewis]

And if you need a replacement get a push bike brake cable, better made and cheaper,

if its a rear you can make two , keep a spare in the tool roll

may need a solderless nipple

 

pete

[Bordfunker]

Thanks Pete.

 

The original is in OK condition so will do for now.

 

Karl