Anyone have or know of a source for the throttle cable grommet or "insulator 14-25-17" as it appears to be described in the picture?
V8 Throttle Cable Grommet or Insulator
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Cuda Al
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I just had my 67 apart, I think it is just a rubber washer, get them at Home Depot
Alan
Alan
Alaskan_TA
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The insulator in that diagram is the firewall insulation.
Since you mentioned grommet, you want the ring in the image.
Since you mentioned grommet, you want the ring in the image.
snailpower
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I needed one of these C clips and was able to grab one off of a newer ram truck at the junk yard.
skylines225
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I recently replaced the original throttle cable with the same setup. I can see how this part can also deteriorate with time. I found this part on ebay.
Here is the link and PN #: pn 2128347 Hope this helps
Here is the link and PN #: pn 2128347 Hope this helps
doopdoop67
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Not sure if it’s the same but I was able to get the whole assembly from rock auto for a 72 dart. I needed a shorter cable for my v8 swap.
Okay, There was a grommet, or "insulator" on the throttle cable from the factory. It's made of a soft rubber material, not hard rubber like most grommets.
Attached are photos of an original and a repo throttle cable with an original damaged "grommet", washer and E clip.
Note the wide space between the plate that fits against the firewall and where the E clip fits.
That is where the grommet/insulator goes.
I solved the issue of filling up that space by using Cuda Al's suggestion of using 2 rubber washers and several flat washers.
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That grommet is actually attached to the main plate that is secured to the firewall. Mine is still soft and pliable - not bad for 53 years old
That's it, 65 Dartman! Mine is not that nice, and since the replacement throttle cable firewall fitting is larger than the original, I just used rubber washers..
It amazes me that many of the original grommets are still usable after 53 years on an engine firewall!
It amazes me that many of the original grommets are still usable after 53 years on an engine firewall!
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