87-89FC Throttle Cable

[Rick B]

Hi Gary,

We spent several days going back and forth with Scott at Holland Motor
Homes in Holland on whether or not he had the cables. I thought I
remembered a thread awhile back about Ken (previous parts guy) making
up this particular cable, so it is the first place I started. I even
went as far as asking your brother Jeff to stop in over there and find
the cable (and he was nice enough to take the time to do that - thanks
again Jeff!). Eventually Scott e-mailed a picture of the cable he has
to the parts guy at the local shop here, and it was confirmed to be
the wrong cable. I uploaded a diagram of the cable into the Files
sectrion for future reference. Stephen Birtles or Mike Honhstein may
have a lead on places that are capable of making such cables, so that
is the next step. I was able to get my old cable working for now, but
I still want to find this cable to have a backup.

Rick
87FC35
Rochester, MN

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Gary Miller"
wrote:
>
> Rick,
>
> Have you tried Holland Motor Homes, in Holland. The previous parts
> manager had made up several of the cables you seek when Wanderlodge
> stopped refreshing it's supply of them several years ago. Not sure
> who the current parts manager is, but perhaps he'll know where to
> find any leftovers in their supply.
>
> Gary Miller
> 83 FC 33
> Milwaukee area
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Rick B" wrote:
> >
> > 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
> > > >
> > >
> >
>