Replace a worn, damaged, or missing accelerator cable on your 1972-1973 Mercury Cougar equipped with a 302 or 351W V8 engine and built after 07/10/1972. This 24 in. direct-fit replacement cable connects the accelerator linkage to the carburetor throttle lever, helping restore smooth throttle operation with new replacement hardware.
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1972-1973 Cougar Fitment: Designed for compatible Mercury Cougar accelerator cable applications.
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302 / 351W V8 Application: Intended for compatible vehicles equipped with a 302 or 351W V8 engine.
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Production Date Requirement: For vehicles built after 07/10/1972.
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24 In. Cable Length: Built with the specified 24 in. cable length for this application.
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Throttle Linkage Connection: Connects the accelerator linkage to the carburetor throttle lever.
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Direct-Fit Replacement: Designed to replace worn or unusable accelerator cable components on compatible applications.
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Throttle Response Support: Helps restore smooth movement between the accelerator linkage and carburetor throttle lever.
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Replacement Use: Replaces a worn, damaged, stretched, binding, incorrect, or missing accelerator cable.
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Package Dimensions: Measures 24 in. L x 3 in. W x 1 in. H.
This accelerator cable links the accelerator pedal linkage to the carburetor throttle lever. On compatible 1972-1973 Mercury Cougar applications with a 302 or 351W V8 engine built after 07/10/1972, pressing the accelerator pedal transfers movement through the cable to the throttle lever so the engine can respond to driver input.
A worn, stretched, damaged, binding, incorrect, or missing accelerator cable can cause poor pedal feel, delayed throttle response, or unreliable throttle operation. Replacing it with this 24 in. direct-fit cable helps restore proper movement between the accelerator linkage and carburetor on compatible applications.
Restore throttle linkage function on your 1972-1973 Mercury Cougar 302 or 351W V8 with this 24 in. accelerator cable for vehicles built after 07/10/1972.
| Product Details |
| Make |
Mercury |
| Model |
Cougar |
| Year Range |
1972-1973 |
| Product Type |
Accelerator cable |
| Quantity |
1 |
| Engine |
302 / 351W V8 |
| Production Date |
Built after 07/10/1972 |
| Cable Length |
24 in. |
| Fitment Style |
Direct-fit replacement for compatible applications |
| Connection |
Accelerator linkage to carburetor throttle lever |
| Function |
Transfers accelerator pedal movement to the carburetor throttle lever |
| Replacement Use |
Replaces worn, damaged, stretched, binding, incorrect, or missing accelerator cable components |
| Service Area |
Accelerator linkage and carburetor throttle control service |
| Package Dimensions |
24 in. L x 3 in. W x 1 in. H |
| Approximate Weight |
0.2 lb. |
