Throttle cable needed.

rayvera · 01-23-2007, 06:20 AM

Hi, I am looking for a throttle cable for a 1973 Olds 98 with a 455 ci and 4bbl carb. I have been looking for a couple of weeks, so any leads where I can purchase one is appreciated. Thank you for this site and allowing me to become a member. Ray

Oldsguy · 01-23-2007, 08:46 AM

You are talking about the one with the square plastic termination that press fits into the cable bracket on the driver's back corner of the carb right? Maybe Year One or someone like that.

rayvera · 01-23-2007, 04:54 PM

Yes sir, that's the one.

crazy'boutOlds · 01-23-2007, 05:03 PM

I have one from a 77 442. It came off of a 403. I can send pics if interested.

rayvera · 01-23-2007, 05:16 PM

Do you know if it is compatable with the 1973, 455 motor? Please send photos to ray.vera@ netzero.net Thank You.

crazy'boutOlds · 01-23-2007, 05:19 PM

It clips onto my 69 455 without an issue. Give me ten minutes and I'll have your pics.

crazy'boutOlds · 01-23-2007, 05:32 PM

Email sent

duckblaster67 · 01-23-2007, 10:13 PM

Something like that may still be availible thru your GM dealer. you'd be amazed what you can still get.

rayvera · 01-24-2007, 06:40 AM

Thanks for replying. That was one of the first places we tried. Had a feeling they would not have it but employees may have a good lead on where to look, but not this time. Thanks again, ray

Oldsfan · 01-24-2007, 01:44 PM

That cable part number is 411182 and fits:

'72-'74 88/98/Custom Cruiser 4bc

Discontinued 12/87

No dealer stock

I came up dry on all my sources

Paul

crazy'boutOlds · 01-25-2007, 01:06 PM

The one I have doesn't work, so he's still in need of one. I'm sure someone has one that'll work. Good luck in your search and I'll keep my eyes open.

rayvera · 02-03-2007, 01:35 PM

Hi, I found the only guy in America that has a few good used ones. I figure he must believe he is because he would sell it to me for $200.00 Shipping included. He recommend that I buy a spare from him also, and that would also have free shipping.

mitsudave · 02-03-2007, 04:16 PM

Inline Tube has a throttle cable available for "69-72 Oldsmobile 442 A-body" at http://www.inlinetube.com/, click on the tab at the top that says "New Products", and it's almost all the way at the bottom of that page. $29.00, but I don't know if it fits a 73.

rayvera · 02-04-2007, 07:36 AM

Mitsudave, Thanks for responding. I spoke with someone from inline a few days ago about that very part. I have been finding out, and Paul (oldsfan) was the first to point me in this direction, is other than the 1973 Regancy 98, the 1972-1974 Delta 88 and the Custom Cruiser are the ones to look for. The part that connects to the carb is larger than the Cutless and the 442. So to make the hole on the cable connect fit, the carb would have to be changed. The opening would require a hole wider that the total width of that cable. Thanks, ray

01-23-2007, 06:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
rayvera Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 8	Throttle cable needed. Hi, I am looking for a throttle cable for a 1973 Olds 98 with a 455 ci and 4bbl carb. I have been looking for a couple of weeks, so any leads where I can purchase one is appreciated. Thank you for this site and allowing me to become a member. Ray

01-23-2007, 08:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
Oldsguy Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 2,553	You are talking about the one with the square plastic termination that press fits into the cable bracket on the driver's back corner of the carb right? Maybe Year One or someone like that. __________________ Dan '46 2 door

02-03-2007, 04:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
mitsudave Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 54	Inline Tube has a throttle cable available for "69-72 Oldsmobile 442 A-body" at http://www.inlinetube.com/, click on the tab at the top that says "New Products", and it's almost all the way at the bottom of that page. $29.00, but I don't know if it fits a 73. __________________ Dave Paulison Palm Bay, Florida 1969 Olds Cutlass Supreme

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01-23-2007, 04:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
rayvera Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 8	Yes sir, that's the one.

01-23-2007, 05:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
crazy'boutOlds Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Youngstown, Ohio Posts: 227	I have one from a 77 442. It came off of a 403. I can send pics if interested.

01-23-2007, 05:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
rayvera Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 8	Do you know if it is compatable with the 1973, 455 motor? Please send photos to ray.vera@ netzero.net Thank You.

01-23-2007, 05:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
crazy'boutOlds Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Youngstown, Ohio Posts: 227	It clips onto my 69 455 without an issue. Give me ten minutes and I'll have your pics.

01-23-2007, 05:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
crazy'boutOlds Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Youngstown, Ohio Posts: 227	Email sent

01-23-2007, 10:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
duckblaster67 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Dakota Posts: 23	Something like that may still be availible thru your GM dealer. you'd be amazed what you can still get.

01-24-2007, 06:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
rayvera Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 8	Thanks for replying. That was one of the first places we tried. Had a feeling they would not have it but employees may have a good lead on where to look, but not this time. Thanks again, ray

01-24-2007, 01:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
Oldsfan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 427	That cable part number is 411182 and fits: '72-'74 88/98/Custom Cruiser 4bc Discontinued 12/87 No dealer stock I came up dry on all my sources Paul

01-25-2007, 01:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
crazy'boutOlds Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Youngstown, Ohio Posts: 227	The one I have doesn't work, so he's still in need of one. I'm sure someone has one that'll work. Good luck in your search and I'll keep my eyes open.

02-03-2007, 01:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
rayvera Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 8	Hi, I found the only guy in America that has a few good used ones. I figure he must believe he is because he would sell it to me for $200.00 Shipping included. He recommend that I buy a spare from him also, and that would also have free shipping.

02-04-2007, 07:36 AM	#14 (permalink)
rayvera Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 8	Mitsudave, Thanks for responding. I spoke with someone from inline a few days ago about that very part. I have been finding out, and Paul (oldsfan) was the first to point me in this direction, is other than the 1973 Regancy 98, the 1972-1974 Delta 88 and the Custom Cruiser are the ones to look for. The part that connects to the carb is larger than the Cutless and the 442. So to make the hole on the cable connect fit, the carb would have to be changed. The opening would require a hole wider that the total width of that cable. Thanks, ray