Pioneer Automotive Industries Carburetor Accelerator Cable P/N:CA-8560
Link your accelerator pedal to the carburetor throttle linkage with the Pioneer Automotive Industries Carburetor Accelerator Cable CA-8446. It is a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications, including the 1975-1979 Mercury Cougar, 1977-1979 Ford Thunderbird and 1977-1979 Ford LTD II. Pioneer builds this cable to OE specs as a high-quality replacement alternative for a stretched, frayed or binding original.
Signs this part may need replacing: a sticking or stiff accelerator pedal, a throttle that is slow to return to idle, or a frayed, kinked or stretched cable. If a worn accelerator cable is the cause, this replaces it. Diagnose the carburetor and throttle linkage as well before replacing.
Fits:
Engine details for each application are in the Buyer's Guide tab.
Interchange: 61303 · CE96 · 4132 · D70Z9A758C · D7OZ9A758C · 6101216 · CB57
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
What does the Pioneer CA-8446 accelerator cable do?
It connects the accelerator pedal to the carburetor throttle linkage, so pressing the pedal opens the throttle. It uses a durable steel inner cable inside a polymer outer housing.
Which vehicles does the CA-8446 fit?
It is listed for the 1975-1979 Mercury Cougar, 1977-1979 Ford Thunderbird, 1977-1979 Ford LTD II, 1977-1978 Ford LTD and 1977 Ford Ranchero, among others. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
What is this accelerator cable made of?
It has a durable steel inner cable and a polymer outer housing that protects the cable from corrosion and abrasion.
Does it come with brackets or grommets?
Contents vary by application. Pioneer notes that its cables often include common brackets, grommets and ends where applicable.
What are signs of a worn accelerator cable?
Signs include a sticking or stiff pedal, a throttle that is slow to return to idle, or a frayed or kinked cable. Diagnose the cause first, because the carburetor or linkage can also be involved.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.