Hand Throttle for Automatic Transmission

**Sccafire** · 12-18-2008, 06:42 PM

Before you all think I am nuckin futz. I need it to increase RPM while I am running my OBA. Question is How would you run the cable outside since there is no shifter boot?

I am looking for suggestions. Possibly somebody has already done this modification and can enlighten me.

Thanks in advance,

**Jerry Bransford** · 12-18-2008, 06:46 PM

I recently reinstalled my old 5-speed's hand throttle back onto my new B&M automatic shifter after converting to an automatic. My shifter cable went through a hole I made in the rubber boot but the hand throttle cable can also be inserted down through the little slot in front of where the OE shifter lever goes through. There's a bit of a bend in the cable but not enough so the handle is stiff or binds at all.

While two reasons I reinstalled it was to hold engine rpms higher for winching and OBA use, the primary reason was it makes crawling over the rocks a lot easier and smoother. The last couple trails I used it on were sweet indeed, it allows much smoother application of power on really bumpy rough trails. Even with an automatic.

**Sccafire** · 12-18-2008, 07:57 PM

Do you happen to have a picture?

**Jerry Bransford** · 12-18-2008, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Sccafire

Do you happen to have a picture?

Here ya go.

**Sccafire** · 12-18-2008, 08:18 PM

Thanks for the picture. Mine is all still in stock form. I guess I need to find a way to do it with out the cable binding.

**Jerry Bransford** · 12-18-2008, 08:19 PM

It shouldn't bind even with the stock shifter if you are careful to route it properly. You should also be able to drill a hole through the bottom of the shifter floor plate to pass the cable through.

**Sccafire** · 12-18-2008, 08:23 PM

Again thanks for the help. What about getting it through the console itself?

**mudb8** · 12-18-2008, 08:29 PM

sweet, another use for old bicycle parts!

**Sccafire** · 12-18-2008, 08:33 PM

I live about 12 miles or so from RE. I am just going to go over there and get it from them.

**05jeeper** · 12-18-2008, 09:45 PM

Do you have a pic of how you hooked it to the throttle body?

**IslandTJ** · 12-18-2008, 10:04 PM

I too have an automatic. I use mine for a steady throttle on rough terrain and to increase my RPMs during winching or for my air compressor. I went a different route when I installed mine - it's close to my hand between the 2 and 3 o'clock positon on my steering wheel. When I'm outside, I can easily reach in to adjust the RPMs.

**05jeeper** · 12-18-2008, 10:12 PM

I like that idea. What did you mount it to?

**IslandTJ** · 12-18-2008, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 05jeeper

I like that idea. What did you mount it to?

I was walking through Home Depot looking for an ideal mount and I found it in a black drawer/cabinet handle. I just bought a handle with the largest diameter.

**05jeeper** · 12-18-2008, 11:04 PM

Oh gatcha.. Great idea. I will have to use that one.

**Sccafire** · 12-18-2008, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by IslandTJ

I too have an automatic. I use mine for a steady throttle on rough terrain and to increase my RPMs during winching or for my air compressor. I went a different route when I installed mine - it's close to my hand between the 2 and 3 o'clock positon on my steering wheel. When I'm outside, I can easily reach in to adjust the RPMs.

That is a great idea. Gives me ideas of other places I could mount it other than on the shifter.