87-89FC Throttle Cable

[Ralph L. Fullenwider]

Rick:

I had 2 cables made for my '85 FC. I went through my local Napa store ( who
also does machine work for all the local car clubs) and he had a place in
OKC to make cables. Not sure if it is the same type of cable you need.

Ralph

At 08:22 PM 10/9/2006 +0000, you wrote:
>After a recent experience, I would be a little reluctant
>to tell someone that all BB parts are available or can be fabricated.
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>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?
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>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.
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>- Rick
>87FC35
>Rochester, MN
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>--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "pattypape"
>wrote:
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> > Eddie,
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> > 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.
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> > Bill 88 FC Michigan
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> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "eddiemoranii"
> > wrote:
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> > > 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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Safe travels,

Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider
Ralph's RV Solutions, Duncan, Oklahoma