explorer throttle cable options

[papy]

hey,

just wondering what throttle cable options we have for our explorer 5.0 swaps


i am running (very soon is than plan) a 96 explorer 5.0 with the EGR elbow removed.

just going off memory but if i remember correctly someone here mentioned a mustang throttle body and some kind of spacer?

i see JSmall has more of the custom brackets to adapt the explorer throttle cable available soon and i just want to make sure i know all my options. getting something local is preferred for many reasons like US exchange, shipping, brokerage fees.


all info and pics of what everyone has setup is appreciated.

thanks

 

[BUCKWILD]

I have used the stock explorer cable and many others have also, slight modification tho the stock pedal and it works well. I have also used a locar universal that works well also

 

[papy]

I have used the stock explorer cable and many others have also, slight modification tho the stock pedal and it works well. I have also used a locar universal that works well also

how did you adapt the explorer cable without the egr elbow? the elbow has provisions for the cable bracket.

 

[garberz]

how did you adapt the explorer cable without the egr elbow? the elbow has provisions for the cable bracket.

I modified the throttle cable bracket to fit onto the throttle body. Not really too much work. I recently bought JSmall’s bracket because it’s a lot cleaner look.

For the pedal end, I welded a short piece of 3/16” tubing to the end of the stock pedal linkage that snaps onto the pedal. I just used the end of the linkage, discarded the rest. I removed the stock Explorer inner cable from the housing because I want to be able to replace the cable when it breaks. I use a bicycle shifter cable and a simple cable stop at the pedal end. I keep a spare cable in my parts box. The stock Explorer cable assembly will work, but when it breaks you’ll need to have a complete assembly to replace it.

Mark

 

[904Bronco]

I modified the throttle cable bracket to fit onto the throttle body. Not really too much work. I recently bought JSmall’s bracket because it’s a lot cleaner look.

For the pedal end, I welded a short piece of 3/16” tubing to the end of the stock pedal linkage that snaps onto the pedal. I just used the end of the linkage, discarded the rest. I removed the stock Explorer inner cable from the housing because I want to be able to replace the cable when it breaks. I use a bicycle shifter cable and a simple cable stop at the pedal end. I keep a spare cable in my parts box. The stock Explorer cable assembly will work, but when it breaks you’ll need to have a complete assembly to replace it.

Mark

If I may add to Mark's post...
Last time I looked, some of the early Explorer Throttle cables were obsolete from Ford. So pull a spare if you go that route. Also there are minor differences in the cables through the years... Found that out during Pick-n-pull adventures...

 

[904Bronco]

Regarding your question about 96 explorer/mustang mix...

My 96 has EGR with Mustang EGR spacer and a modified Explorer 65mm TB. Then I used a Foxbody Mustang Accel cable. The components used in 96, still had the same plugs as the mustang. And the 96 cooling tubes with the by-pass can be adapted the provide the the cooling for the EGR spacer.

I make it sound simple, but there is some work involved to do this. And you need to understand both systems to make them work together.

 

[papy]

right on guys! thank you for the info. think i will go with jsmall's bracket as it seems like the way to go.

thanks.

904bronco, thanks for the heads up on the throttle cable. il be sure to snag one from another 96/97 to have as spares.

 

[garberz]

right on guys! thank you for the info. think i will go with jsmall's bracket as it seems like the way to go.

thanks.

904bronco, thanks for the heads up on the throttle cable. il be sure to snag one from another 96/97 to have as spares.

The earlier cable housings had a square fitting that snaps into the firewall. The later models, 98’ on from what I’ve seen have a round end. The round plastic housing end snaps right in to the stock hole that holds the stock linkage grommet. The early housings with the square end will take a bit of fabricating.

Mark

 

[BUCKWILD]

how did you adapt the explorer cable without the egr elbow? the elbow has provisions for the cable bracket.

I did the same just a slight modification and it bolts on the throttle body

 

[papy]

thank you for all the info.

 

[Cooter_76]

I'm using JSmall's bracket with the Explorer cable and slightly modified Bronco pedal. One thing I've noticed is that the throttle can be a bit twitchy, coming off idle. I think Viperwolf1 added a pulley near the throttle body to help with this issue. I haven't really looked-into it yet, myself, but here's some info:
https://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=249295&highlight=progressive+throttle+cable

 

[jmangi62]

Check Lokar. They have different types . I used one of their kits for my FiTech efi setup.;D