Yes, I took the cable bracket. It appears (as close as eyballing it can tell)
to be the same as the one on my v6 throttle body.
Dave Clement
99 SLT+ CC 4x4
In article <DHELJEKAGJCDGEGBEHHJOEFGECAA.bpracing@worldnet.att.net>,
bpracing@worldnet.att.net ("RayB") writes:
>
>
> David,
>
> Check this link for pictures of the three styles of levers.
> http://www.hughesengines.com/general/fuel_injection/throttle_body_ordering_i
> nstructions.asp
>
> From what I've seen, their notes are a little off. Type 1 is 92-93, Type 2
> is 94-95, and Type 3 is 96 and newer.
> I hope you also took the bracket that was attached to the TB as the cable
> attachment points differ somewhat among the three lever styles. If so, just
> order the throttle cable for the appropriate year of the TB. Someone else
> may be able to confirm whether you should get the V8 or V6 cable.
>
> RayB
> http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html
>
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> >
> > I have read where the magnum V8 throttle body has positive power
> > results on a
> > 3.9l magnum v6 and that 5.2 and 5.9 engines used the same
> > throttle body. As a
> > result while yarding on Saturday I pulled the throttle body from
> > a magnum V8
> > powered van.
> >
> > When I got home and examined my find I noticed that the V8
> > throttle lever was
> > slightly different than the V6.
> > 1. The V6 throttle cable snaps over a ball pivot where the V8
> > post had a head
> > the same as the tranny kick down and cruise cables.
> > 2. There was also a guide attached to the V8 throttle body lever arm that
> > routed the cable differently at partial throttle opening (and the
> > cable did not
> > attach in the same position on the lever as the v6, the cruise and tranny
> > cables do). The cable bracket that attaches to the throttle body
> > appears to be
> > the same as do the map, idle speed motor and throttle poistion sensor.
> >
> > I have also read that you need to use a V8 throttle cable when
> > making this swap
> > on a Dakota. Before I run out and purchase one are the
> > differences I describe
> > the same differences on the Dakota V8 throttle body or does the
> > van have some
> > unique attributes. Do not know what year the van was, just that
> > it was a 3/4
> > ton, had the latest generation round front end and the engine was
> > a magnum v8
> > (do not know if it was 5.2 or 5.9).
> >
> > If anyone can confirm that all I need to make this swap is a 5.2l
> > magnum V8
> > Dakota throttle cable and a new gasket I would appreciate it.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Dave Clement
> > 99 SLT+ CC 4x4
>
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