Engine control components for classic British cars, covering throttle linkages, choke cables, accelerator cables and pedals, and the associated linkage hardware that connects driver inputs to the carburettor. Engine controls on British classics are predominantly mechanical Bowden cable systems with rod or cable linkages between the carburettor and the throttle pedal, uncomplicated in principle but precise in setup, with hard-to-trace driveability problems often originating in worn cable bushes, stretched cables or sloppy linkage joints.
Throttle Linkages
Throttle linkages on twin-carburettor installations connect the two carburettors via a rod-and-link arrangement that ensures both throttle butterflies open in synchronisation. Linkage components, rods, joints, bushes, return springs and pedal connecting rods, are stocked across the major applications. A worn linkage can cause uneven throttle response, lumpy idle and difficulty balancing carburettors during a tune.
Throttle Cables and Accelerator Cables
Bowden-type throttle cables connect the throttle pedal to the carburettor linkage, with the cable running through an outer sheath that allows the cable to follow a curved path between the two ends. Original-pattern cables are stocked across the major applications, and replacement is recommended at any sign of stiffness, fraying or jerky operation.
Choke Cables
Manual choke cables operate the cold-start enrichment system on carburetted engines via a Bowden cable from a dashboard control. Choke cables are stocked in original lengths and configurations for the major applications, with the appropriate dashboard pulls and cable clamps. Automatic chokes appear on selected later applications and are supported with replacement components where applicable.
Throttle Pedals and Pedal Hardware
Throttle pedals, pedal pads, pedal pivot bushes and pedal return springs are stocked across the major applications. The pedal box on most British classics is integrated with the brake and clutch pedals, with the throttle pedal typically being a separate top-hinged or floor-hinged unit. The MGOC Spares British Classic Car Parts Engine Controls range encompasses throttle linkages, throttle cables, choke cables, accelerator cables, throttle pedals and engine control hardware for the British classics we serve. MGOC Spares is constantly expanding our range for these non-MG British classic marques, and new lines are being added to this section regularly.
If a part you need is not yet listed online, please contact our team at sales@mgocspares.co.uk or 01954 230928, we may be able to source it, and your enquiry helps us prioritise future stock.