Fatboy Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Gents, I've spent a lot of time away from home this year, thus my 110 rebuild with 4.6 GEMS V8 & ZF Auto is really (and I mean r e a l l y) slowly progressing. One hiccup I see approaching is how to hookup the kickdown for the ZF autobox (Ex LSE) because the GEMS linkage pulls from left to right (The LSE donor pulled from right to left). The kickdown cable is quite short - obviously tailored to be mounted on the LH rocker cover and needs to be pulled as the throttle is linkage is pulled, there is not enough length on the current cable to mount it on top of the plenum which is roughly where it would need to be...I'd love to be able to attach a photo to explain this more easy but thats not possible at the moment. I'm sure anybody who has done this, will understand what I'm trying to explain. - So, I'm looking for photos or inspiration to connect my kickdown cable to my GEMS throttle linkage... Many thanks for any input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat_pending Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I'd start by looking at the parts book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 If it were me, I'd pop in to my local bike shop & buy a length of Bicycle brake cable - then extend the cable to use the proper throttle linkage. The connection between the cable inners can be as simple as an electrical connector block. I accidentally cut my kickdown cable with a disk-cutter (as you do) and re-joined it as described. Seemed to work OK. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboy Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 I'm not aware of a factory built vehicle with a GEMS intake and ZF box with a kick down cable. As far as I'm aware, the P38 gearbox is computer controlled. Have you got a model in kind that I've maybe overlooked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboy Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 Si, I like the thinking. I suppose I could make up a couple of fixed brackets for the outer sheave (like used to be on the crossbar of my 10 speed bike) and join the inner cable as you suggest. Hmmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I just bent a [ shape out of steel bar (15 x 3mm), drilled a hole in either end and used the adjustable ends from bike cables to secure the outers to the bar. Drill a hole in the middle of the bar to mount it neatly and join the inners with a choc-block. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboy Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 Bingo! Thank you. I'll head for the shed tomorrow and pop a photo up on completion (unless it looks like a dogs breakfast) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Yup, choc-blocs are great, I ran a 30A one holding a clutch cable together for about 6 months.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Ian Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 An alternative cable, eg 300tdi is longer, but may need fittings to connect to throttle linkage. Ian ashcroft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 An alternative cable, eg 300tdi is longer, but may need fittings to connect to throttle linkage. Ian ashcroft That, is obviously a more 'proper' solution - but where's the fun in that when you can use Gaffer Tape, cable ties and Blu-Tac to 'Engineer' a solution? Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacr2man Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Why not just mount oe cable to its location to support outer cable and then fit a link cable to the new throttle position . You need to be able to maintain the minimum preset to ensure correct pressure in the box (its set by the little crimp) HTSH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat_pending Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I'm not aware of a factory built vehicle with a GEMS intake and ZF box with a kick down cable. As far as I'm aware, the P38 gearbox is computer controlled. Have you got a model in kind that I've maybe overlooked? No sorry, I was aware there was no standard set up, I'm sure you wouldn't be asking if there was. I meant looking through parts books at other zf kickdown links may provide some inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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