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Throttle cables removal

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tsiemens

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I just need advice on how to remove the 2 throttle cables from under the intake so i can remove it. I can remove the bracket but theyre still obviously attached.
 

TOOLOW91

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tsiemens said:
I just need advice on how to remove the 2 throttle cables from under the intake so i can remove it. I can remove the bracket but theyre still obviously attached.
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On an 86 ? It’s just a snap that snaps on to a pivot ball . Flat head screwdriver and pry it will come right off
 

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Just snaps over the ball.
 

tsiemens

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Just pry it off the intake? Yeah its my 86 efi 5 liter
 

tsiemens

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Im not real clear where to stick the flathead screwdriver can anyone post a helpful picture
 

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Photo courtesy of LMR
 
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tsiemens

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I figured it out there are two swivel balls one in each cable to pop. Thanks for the help my intake is ooff exposing the wrotten lines i wanted to replace
 
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