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304 throttle cable options

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by zila, Jun 17, 2008.

  1. Jun 17, 2008
    zila

    zila I throw poop

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    My 304 has a hard time idling down. I have the idle adjusted to the correct RPM, but the cable is hanging up just off idle. I have to blip the trottle with my foot to get it down. I installed a new cable, but it is very long resulting in a loop to get it hooked up. Is there a shorter option?Or just a different option?
     
    zila, Jun 17, 2008
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  2. Jun 18, 2008
    khamill

    khamill Member

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    Can't help with the sticking problem but the loop is correct
     
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  3. Jun 18, 2008
    rixcj

    rixcj Member

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    4WD Hardware sells different length cables. For a 72-75 CJ with a 304, there is a 35 3/8" long one. They come in other lengths for various years and engines. Perhaps one of the others would work better for you.
     
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  4. Jun 18, 2008
    NorCoJeeper

    NorCoJeeper Member

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    You sure the problem is the cable? When the throttle shaft in the carb wears it'll hang open just above idle.

    Lokar sells a real nice cable kit if stock isn't important.
     
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  5. Jun 18, 2008
    timgr

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    Poor adjustment or broken bimetal spring will make the choke hang on and the choke idle stop will climb the fast idle cam, causing a fast idle. This can sometimes be overcome by 'blipping' the throttle.

    A long loop in the accelerator cable is good, because it reduces the amount of curvature per unit length. Make sure the alignment is good, disconnect at the throttle end and move the cable manually, feeling for any hangups.
     
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  6. Jun 18, 2008
    zila

    zila I throw poop

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    You know I thought about that last nite whle out Jeepin. I am going to check the choke stuff, as now that you mentioned it the choke high idle may be hanging up. Blipping the throttle is exactly what I have to do to get teh idle to drop. I am seriously contemplating going to a manual choke. Thanx for all the replies and ideas.
     
    zila, Jun 18, 2008
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  7. Jun 21, 2008
    Brian74-5

    Brian74-5 K-nuts

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    I had the same problem when I changed over to a 4bbl edelbrock. Bought a new cable and it didnt fit very well. Had to make some adjustments. Found that the cable coming through the fire wall at the plastic piece was catching there. Honeslty dont remember what I did but I tinkered around with it in different postions and fixed it. And i agree with you about the manual choke. I have had more problems with this stupid edelbrock carb. I am thinking about switching to a different brand. I still cant get a smooth idle :mad:
     
    Brian74-5, Jun 21, 2008
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