accelerator cable

[califkid_66]

i squished !! my accelerator cable when i installed my center console i have a new wire for inside but i don’t think i can unsquish the exterior tube
my new internal wire is from a vw bus i need to know what length and size for the exterior tube or is it possible just to squeeze it back round

[jbcollier]

You do not want your throttle cable to stick.  I would replace it.  You can buy bulk, lined housing from bike shops.  5mm lined brake cable housing should do the trick.  Get ferrules for the ends.

[califkid_66]

will the vw cable fit in a one from the bike store or do i have to get another câble from a tandem bike
thanks

[jbcollier]

Fit in mine, no problem.  Bring the inner along to make sure before they cut it.

[califkid_66]

thanks Jb i brought the old outside cable and the vw inner cable the guy gave me the outside lined cable measured it with the old one then got the ferrules and he as a special cuter for wires so he cut the end of my vw wire took ten minutes to install and the pedal works great
the lined wire and ferrules cost 20 dollars  the vw i had ordered before but used a tandem bike wire
so i can say one more issue solved!!
thanks again for your help