throttle cable fitting on weber

[pasenah]

Hi, I've just fitted a Weber and noticed the current throttle cable has an end incompatible with the fitting where it connects to the carb. I've managed to bodge it to work but would like it done right asap.
Is this normal and do I need a specific cable?

[pasenah]

Also, could you explain about the heater element and why its needed on the Weber, as I think I've left that bit out :(

[james butler]

Heater element is there to help prevent carb icing by warming the fuel before it gets to the carb.
The accelerator cable will fit bit the end has a nipple on it that contacts the body of the carb stopping the car idling properly. I cut the nipple end off and have had no issues.

[pasenah]

If I cut the nipple off I don't have a clamp to grip the cable. Can the pierburg fitting be utilised?

[Nate]

as above, all I did to my throttle cable was cut the end off. To do this without the cable fraying, wrap it with insulting tape and chop it with a disc cutter

[pasenah]

Looking on the net I think have a different fitting on my Weber. Its hard to explain without pics but there is no clamp to grip the end of the cable

[Nate]

Normally, where the cable goes, there will be 2 flat sides with a round hole thru them. Into this slides a tube with an inside thread and a hold for the cable to pass thru, and a bolt that you tighten to clamp the cable

[Nate]

http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/V ... lcable.php

Scroll down to part number w81602

[pasenah]

Yep that's what I need. The barrel I have already has a hole for the cable to pass through, but no tightening grip screw for the cable end , to stop it pulling back through.
Nice one, thanks mate