hey guys, i'm nearly at the point where i need to hook up my SU's on my L18 and was wondering how people with L series converisons have setup their throttle cables?

i know the L series had more of a cable/ linkage thing and the A series had just a cable, what about the A Series SU's were they linkage or cable? can i use the same cable setup?

Not a very good pic but this is how mine are set up.



Rather dodgy but does the trick. I'd say the best thing to do is scrounge a throttle cable out of a 180BSSS or other car that came with the same carbs.

if it works - reliably - then how is it dodgy?

Its dodgy cos its not secured into the runner (means cable has to turn corner upon leaving the plastic sheath) making the accelerator pedal a bit sticky. Also the bit on the end which holds it into the lickage is just a bolt with the head cut off, and welded to the cable. Dunno about you, but i reckon thats dodgy.

Any chance of a closer pic? i just need to see the linkage a bit better to make sure i have all the right stuff!

I'll see what I can do. may not be up for an hour or so.

if you want just e-mail it. but it's probably better to post for reference

cheers man thats great
i'll let you know how i go