Re: [DML] Cruise Control

[id <ionicdesign@xxxx>]

factory cruise controls dont even pull the throttle cable, they pull the spool. good
luck on finding a unit that will do this.

mark


Dave Sontos wrote:

> I have not seen an acceptable installation of a cruise control yet. I have a
> brand new unit still in the box and haven't installed it yet because of the
> way the throttle cable spool is set. The way the cruise control module pulls
> the throttle spool makes the throttle cabel go slack and may fall off the
> spool locking the throttle in wide open position. Unless you can find a way
> to have the cruise control module pull directly on the throttle cable, like
> from the passenger compartment, I would NOT suggest you install it.
>
> Dave Sontos
> vin 02573
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> Subject: [DML] Cruise Control
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> > I have a 1983 5 Speed. I want to install a Cruise Control. Any
> > suggestions?
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