# Accordion rubber tube for throttle shaft, 70's Ford Truck **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [September 30, 2016, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accordion-rubber-tube-for-throttle-shaft-70s-ford-truck/95898 "2016-09-30T01:47:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2016, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accordion-rubber-tube-for-throttle-shaft-70s-ford-truck/95898/1 "2016-09-30T01:47:11Z")
Any ideas where I can source that accordion shaped rubber grommet ( appx 1/2 inch diameter, 2 1/2 inches long) where the throttle rod goes through the fire-wall? Early 70’s Ford truck? My local parts guy is usually pretty good, but had no ideas for that. ---
**Author:** ![Renegade](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Renegade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Renegade)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2016, 2:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accordion-rubber-tube-for-throttle-shaft-70s-ford-truck/95898/2 "2016-09-30T02:15:11Z")
Try LMC Truck. ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2016, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accordion-rubber-tube-for-throttle-shaft-70s-ford-truck/95898/3 "2016-09-30T02:28:10Z")
I was thinking auto parts stores might stock that stuff in bulk, then cut you off the length you need. Like they do vacuum, heater, and fuel hose. But I guess not. Thanks for the tip on LMC. ---
**Author:** ![circuitsmith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/circuitsmith/32/40376_2.png) [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2016, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accordion-rubber-tube-for-throttle-shaft-70s-ford-truck/95898/4 "2016-10-01T17:34:43Z")
Try a bicycle shop. There’s a boot shaped like this on mountain bike brake cables. ---
**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2016, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accordion-rubber-tube-for-throttle-shaft-70s-ford-truck/95898/5 "2016-10-02T00:53:13Z")
I’ve even successfully used a piece of bicycle tube and a couple of zip ties in unusual cases (only on my own stuff). The boot’s sole function is to protect the linkage/cable. ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2016, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accordion-rubber-tube-for-throttle-shaft-70s-ford-truck/95898/6 "2016-10-02T22:40:32Z")
> [@the\_same\_mountainbik](#): > > I’ve even successfully used a piece of bicycle tube and a couple of zip ties in unusual cases (only on my own stuff). The boot’s sole function is to protect the linkage/cable. I use old bicycle tire tube sections for stuff like that too. Old bicycle tubes are remarkably handy things to have on hand. But the main purpose for the truck-accordion tube isn’t to protect the throttle linkage rod so much as to prevent the engine compartment heat and odors from getting into the cab. I will definitely check with the local bicycle shop before going the mail order route, good idea @circuitsmith . ---
**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2016, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accordion-rubber-tube-for-throttle-shaft-70s-ford-truck/95898/7 "2016-10-03T00:54:39Z")
I see your point, George. I hadn’t thought of the aspect of creating a seal for the passenger cabin.