6.9L & 7.3L IDI Diesel Accelerator/Throttle Cable Part Numbers (1983 - 1994)
| Part Description | Part Number(s) | Remarks/Notes | |
| OEM Ford accelerator cable | Naturally aspirated engines | E9TZ-9A758-U | [1] |
| Factory turbocharged engines | F1TZ-9A758-E | ||
| Balkamp accelerator cable (NAPA) | BK 6101439 | [2] | |
| ATP accelerator cable | Y290 | [3] | |
| Pioneer accelerator cable | CA8459 | ||
[1] Accelerator cable for turbocharged engines is longer that that for naturally aspirated engines. Factory Ford accelerator cables offer the best fitment and reliability.
[2] 42.2 inches long, works with naturally aspirated and turbocharged engines.
[3] 42.5 inches long, works with naturally aspirated and turbocharged engines.
We highly recommend the OEM replacement cables from Ford. The ATP and Pioneer products will work, but are not a perfect fit. NAPA's Balkamp throttle cable has a similar fit and finish to the ATP/Pioneer option. While these are readily available and relatively inexpensive replacements, their fitment is poor at the accelerator pedal as if the cable is too long. This is often remedied by using a series of zip ties around the cable end to remove the slack. Additionally, we've found that these cables do not last long and break easily, especially if you have a heavy foot.
How to Replace the Accelerator Cable on a 6.9L & 7.3L IDI Diesel
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• Disconnect the throttle cable from the accelerator pedal by pushing the pedal linkage towards the firewall to slack the cable, then remove the grommet and cable from the eye in the accelerator pedal link.
• Remove the air cleaner assembly and place a shop towel/rag over the intake manifold opening.
• Using a flatbed screwdriver, pry the eye of the accelerator cable from the ball stud on the injection pump link.
• Following the throttle cable from the injection pump, locate the metal intake manifold bracket which the cable is mounted to.
• Remove the plastic retaining clip from the bracket by releasing the (2) fingers at the rear of the clip, then prying upwards.
• Disconnect the throttle cable from the firewall by removing the (2) bolts with an 8 mm socket. Pull the cable through the firewall and discard.
• Insert the replacement cable through the firewall and attach to the accelerator pedal. Ensure that the grommet is properly seated into the accelerator pedal eye.
• Attach the throttle cable at the firewall; tighten bolts snug.
• Attach the throttle cable at the intake manifold bracket, ensuring that the plastic clip is fully seated.
• Attach the throttle cable to the injection pump link ball stud. Verify proper operation of the accelerator pedal before reinstalling the air cleaner and road testing. It is important that the throttle cable works smoothly, does not bind, and that it actuates the injection pump properly when depressed and released.