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Old Oct 22, 2023 | 12:23 PM
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Just a simple question: my 1978 fxs has a Edelbrock QuickSilver carb. Now the throttle cable broke so I need a new one. What are my options when ordering a new one? Is a Edelbrock cable a must or Can I use something else?
 
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Old Oct 22, 2023 | 01:02 PM
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Just a simple question: my 1978 fxs has a Edelbrock QuickSilver carb. Now the throttle cable broke so I need a new one. What are my options when ordering a new one? Is a Edelbrock cable a must or Can I use something else?
Seems to me I used the same cable as on a CV... Will try to verify!! Qwiksilver?? or Qwiksilver II??I dislike the one with the squirter...and love the II = without...
 
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Old Oct 28, 2023 | 07:33 AM
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Looks like I have the QuickSilver II it says so on the air filter
 
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Looks like I have the QuickSilver II it says so on the air filter
The Best until the Mikuni...say some...I say Still...as I run as "American" as Possible..
Later , hopefully, I will pull cable and Measure Free length of Carb end...with cable in Throttle Tube (handlebar control)
 
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This is the cable that came off
 
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This is the cable that came off
That one may Not be optimal!!! Again...I am thinking same as CV...But..I was maybe drinkin, and Missed the corner to shop, a minute ago...will get measurement...after a bit!!!
 
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^^^ My Free cable length..with Tube end in place on handlebar control. is 2-3/4 or a bit less...I hav plenty, so I'm thinking 2-1/2 f free length at Carb is about right...
 
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