87-89FC Throttle Cable

[Mike Hohnstein]

Find a Morse distributor in your town, they should be able to make one using the
original as a template. Twin Cities will have a Morse distributor for sure,
there is one in Waukesha. They can be cumbersome to deal with, but they are the
cable people.
The best way to deal with maintenance is to remove the component to be serviced
or replaced and match it up at the parts counter, cuts down on mistakes and
wasted effort. Engine belts are good example of matching the old to the "new".
MH
----- Original Message -----
From: Rick B
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, October 09, 2006 3:22 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] 87-89FC Throttle Cable


After a recent experience, I would be a little reluctant
to tell someone that all BB parts are available or can be fabricated.

In a recent attempt to buy a throttle cable for our 87FC35, there were
none to be found, nor could we find someone to manufacture one, even
though we had the spec sheet on the cable. I even asked about
replacing everything including the accelerator pedal all the way to
the fuel pump, but apparently there is no such system available?

I post this as both a caution to others, as well as a request for
information. If someone has replaced such a cable on an 87-89FC, I
would be happy to hear where you bought and/or had the parts made.
The tricky part is apparently the one end of the cable where it has to
connect to an air cylinder.

- Rick
87FC35
Rochester, MN

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "pattypape"
wrote:
>
>
> Eddie,
>
> Do not be fearful, You made a good decision.
> All parts are available, or a substitute is available.
> A good truck parts place has it all or NAPA, and numerous
> internet businesses sell parts. Most parts are common to a truck
> or bus, The Interior RV stuff is easy to find.
> These BB Forums are great for information and support.
> So just start asking questions.
>
> Bill 88 FC Michigan
>
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "eddiemoranii"
> wrote:
> >
> > We are buying Mr. Lawrence's 1984 PT-40!
> >
> > We live in central Florida and look forward to many many years of
> > enjoyment.
> >
> > So Bluebird (the company) does not support Vintage Birds? What
> will
> > that mean for us? I would assume that many many parts are still
> > available. I would also assume that parts that are not available
> can
> > be fabricated?
> >
> > What if we get hit by a truck and we damage the skin? Can we get
> new
> > skin?
> >
> > Thanks for your answers in advance and we look forward to picking
> > up "Southern Comfort" at the Lawrence's in a few weeks.
> >
> > Eddie
> >
>





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