secondary bell crank

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Throttle cable finally broke on my 96 4x4 Cummins this week-end,went to nearest Dodge dealer for new throttle cable and secondary bell crank kit. I replaced only the cable in order to get home every thing seems to work fine,what is the need to replace the secondary bell crank? By the way it is an auto. Thanks in advance. Ron

 

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Ron,

The directions in the kit are pretty good. Just remove the e-clip, and take off the old bellcrank. Put the spring on the shaft, then put the new bellcrank on.

The tough part is getting the spring tabs resting on the bellcrank and the shaft. The spring has to come around ALOT. Its kind of a pain. I was expecting a finger to get snapped in the process. You will see.

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Once you see it you will know what I mean.

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Ron,

If you have a Polaroid camera it might be a good idea to take a picture of the spring set up before you take it off. It's not obvious how it goes back. Don't knock a finger nail off!

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Joe George
Eureka, CA

'95 2500 CC auto 4X4,Combo EGT/boost guage,custom switch panel,PacBrake,TST #5,BD valve body,Automatic motorhome steps on both sides,Foldacover hard bed cover,Cummins chrome kit,Black steel grill guard,Front hitch receiver

 

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The new bellcrank gives more of a straight pull with the new cable. If I remember right when you don't use the new bellcrank your cable can pop off of the old bellcrank when you least expect it. It's tricky to change but not rocket science. Watch those fingertips!

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Ron

'96 Club Cab 2500 4x4, 4:10LS, Auto, BD Pressure Loc, Mystery Switch,TST 230/605, Cummins Chrome, Mag-Hytec rear and trans covers, Boost, Pyro and trans gauges, Optima Red Tops, All black. Tow 14k HitchHiker triple glide 5th Whl. Also use 9. 5' Lance. NRA Life Member.