Pioneer Automotive Industries Carburetor Accelerator Cable P/N:CA-8560
Connect your accelerator pedal to the carburetor's throttle linkage with the Pioneer Automotive Industries Carburetor Accelerator Cable, part number CA-8447. It is made to OE specs and is a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications, including the 1974-1980 Ford Pinto, 1975-1980 Mercury Bobcat, 1978-1982 Ford Fairmont and 1979-1982 Ford Mustang.
Pioneer offers its cables as a high-quality replacement alternative. This one pairs a durable steel inner cable with a polymer outer housing.
Signs this cable may need replacing include a sticking or stiff pedal, a throttle that is slow to return to idle, frayed or kinked strands, or poor throttle response. Other throttle components can cause the same symptoms, so diagnose the cause before replacing anything. If a worn cable is the problem, CA-8447 replaces it.
Fitment: 1974-1980 Ford Pinto · 1975-1980 Mercury Bobcat · 1976-1977 Mercury Capri · 1978-1982 Ford Fairmont · 1978-1982 Mercury Zephyr · 1979-1982 Ford Mustang · 1979-1982 Mercury Capri · 1981-1982 Ford Granada · 1981-1982 Mercury Cougar. See the Buyer's Guide tab for engine details.
Interchange: 61308 · CE101 · CE692 · 4133 · 4503 · D5FZ9A758B · D7FZ9A758A · D8BZ9A758B · D8FZ9A758A · D9BZ9A758C · E0BZ9A758C · E0BZ9A758D · E0FZ9A758A · 6101344 · CB310 · CB62
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What does a carburetor accelerator cable do?
It links the accelerator pedal to the carburetor's throttle linkage. Pressing the pedal opens the throttle, and releasing it lets the throttle return.
What are signs the accelerator cable may need replacing?
A sticking or stiff pedal, a throttle that is slow to return, frayed strands, or poor throttle response may be signs of a worn cable. Other parts can cause these symptoms, so diagnose the cause first.
Which vehicles does Pioneer CA-8447 fit?
It is listed for the 1974-1980 Ford Pinto, 1978-1982 Ford Fairmont, 1979-1982 Ford Mustang, and 1976-1977 and 1979-1982 Mercury Capri, among others. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
What is the CA-8447 cable made of?
It uses a durable steel inner cable inside a polymer outer housing. The housing protects the cable from corrosion and abrasion.
Does it come with brackets or grommets?
Depending on the application, Pioneer cables may include common brackets, grommets and ends. Compare it with your original cable before installing.
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.