1971 Renault4 850cc accelerator cable

[billythefish]

Has any one out there any idea where I can purchase a 1971 Renault4 850cc ( 1123 )accelerator cable, I just managed to crawl home after my cable snapped by attaching a piece of string to the the broken cable and hand holding it through the window to get me that last few miles.
Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Steve Hennessey]

These people have been about for years - send them your own cable and they will make a new one. Only trouble is that your car will be off the road. Alternatively Renault may be able to help as they used to sell a universal accelerator kit for our cars. I can't remember what an early accelerator cable loooks like, but well done for gettting home using string!!
http://www.speedycables.com/cables.html

 

[billythefish]

throttle cable

Thanks Steve,
I just went onto Ebay and bought one for less than £14 with the postage , it said that it fitted all R4 1123 1965 onwards, so fingers crossed.
I always have a few odds and ends in the old car just in case, I first tried the wife's knickers elastic but found that it was a bit too strong and I had to settle for the bit of string.

 

[mr-reno-139]

if your stuck pop round to nearest bike shop use derailier gear inner cable and feed through old outer as carb end is clamped nipple type so easy to sort

 

[paulandpat]

Does that apply to all R4's. If so it sounds as if it might be worth keeping one in the bottom of the toolbox just in case - alongside the binder twine od course!

 

[pepper]

I have also joined the two broken pieces of original wire together with an electrical conector, cut the plastic outer off and there's a lovely little brass wire holder inside that's just the job for connecting broken cables back together.

 

[billythefish]

throttle cable

That's what I love about this old car, I know that if I break down at least it will some how get back home again.
I must admit these are some good sound suggestions guys and without the aid of alcoholic beverages.

 

[billythefish]

back on the road again

After buying a universal bike gear cable for the grand sum of £2.99p at a local cycle shop and taking all of 5 minutes to attach it, I am now back on the road again.
Thanks once again to all those that replied.

 

[David M]

Cable

universal bike gear cable

This is a creative and worthwhile solution. Well done!
Depending on the thickness of the inner cable, it could be a little more temporary than you might like. On the other hand it could be a stroke of genius that may serve you for a long time. See how your experiment goes and report back!



Regards,

David

 

[mr-reno-139]

glad to assist used bike gear cables many times in the past on r4s
bike brake cables usually too thick
have also used electrical block connectors to make a nipple on other cars
happy new year by the way

paul

 

[billythefish]

I bought mine from Halfords ( I call them local because they are just down the road ) it is their own brand and there is no need to cut one of the ends of as it does not have a stub on both ends.