looking for input on converting my throttle linkage over to cable

Have found a few examples, and was curious if anyone has done something similar...

thanks,
manny

motor is Mercedes om617:

 

This is what I did on my S-10

 

If your after a stock look, some of the earlier model MB's had a cable throttle linkage where the throttle cable support bracket bolted to the top of the valve cover. I purchased one from a guy on peachparts but have never received it.

 

Walkenvol,
Do you remember if this bracket resembles any of the earlier pics?

thanks

 

Manny,

Based on researching the MB FSM, I'm looking for part of the throttle linkage from a 116 which utilized a throttle cable. Specifically, the metal plate that bolts to the top of the valve cover which holds the throttle cable (bowden wire for idle speed adjuster) and cruise control cable (bowden wire for cruse control). The service manual refers to it as the holder shown as part 9 on page 30.8-300/12 f2. I also need the angle lever shown as part 8 on the same diagram. This is the 90 degree pivot lever (your current one has the red STOP sticker) that connects the 2 bowden wires to the linkage to the IP.

Hope this helps. If it works as it appears, then you can hook both a throttle cable and a cable from a cruise control servo.

 

i am putting a 1985 mercedes diesel in my 1946 chev truck.i am using the mercedes automatic .this transmission has several wires going into it.does anyone know what these wires do?i am trying to figure how to make it work ?yhanks harvey in ga.

 

No sure about all of them but some are for back up lights and starter neutral switch
Vette

 

another example

 

ok thanks i know where some go this helps. i need a wire diag.! thanks!

 

Picked up some linkage from the yard this morning.

this compact item comes from a volvo...has a build-in return spring:




also grabbed some additional mercedes brackets and linkage which should provide some options towards my conversion:



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another example: