Throttle/mixture cables on forward facing sump?

Beer30?

Well Known Member

• Apr 16, 2014

• #1

Hello all,

I'm getting ready to order final engine stuff, and have a quick question on throttle and mixture cables. As per OP-26, an IO-360 would use a 49.5" mixture cable and a 50.5" throttle cable. Does any one know if these are the correct lengths for a forward facing sump with AFP fuel injection?

Thanks,

David

 

grayforge

Well Known Member

• Apr 17, 2014

• #2

There may be someone with your exact setup who can help, but you might just need to make your own measurements when you get your engine mounted. I needed a longer mixture cable and shorter prop control cable for my ECI Sump/Precision FI configuration.

 

Beer30?

Well Known Member

• Apr 18, 2014

• #3

I think I'll wait

I finally found a thread that talks about this, and my conclusion is just to wait and measure myself, as well. I was going to try to buy one of the ones that are for sale, but probably better to wait.

Thanks,

David

 

N

namretson

I'm New Here

• Aug 7, 2014

• #4

Mixture linkage

Can anyone ID this Mixture Control Linkage Assy?

 

Mark Dickens

Well Known Member

Patron

• Aug 8, 2014

• #5

That's Van's standard bellcrank assembly.

 

MikeyDale

Well Known Member

• Aug 8, 2014

• #6

You better wait and measure. I had to use the longest Vans had and the the extensions from ACS to stay away from the special order lengths. I have the Superior sump.

 

BillL

Well Known Member

• Aug 8, 2014

• #7

Beer30? said:

Hello all,

I'm getting ready to order final engine stuff, and have a quick question on throttle and mixture cables. As per OP-26, an IO-360 would use a 49.5" mixture cable and a 50.5" throttle cable. Does any one know if these are the correct lengths for a forward facing sump with AFP fuel injection?

Thanks,

David

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I had the Vans sourced IO-360 M1B and the stock controls were just right. But if yours is not, then definitely wait.

 

airguy

Unrepentant fanboy

Sponsor

• Aug 8, 2014

• #8

Like Mike, I tried to use the longest Van's had and still ended up just short, ended up special-ordering a custom length. You're better off to measure it exactly after you have the servo mounted. I am running the IO360M1B with AFP injection and Superior forward facing sump.