C1-Fuel Injection Drive Cable

[Robert M.]

I am looking at a spare drive cable for my 61 315hp fuel unit. It is GM part #1585719. Can anyone confirm this the correct piece? Thanks

[Robert M.]

Re: C1-Fuel Injection Drive Cable

I should mention the fuek unit is #7017320

[Don H.]

Re: C1-Fuel Injection Drive Cable

Rob,

I can't confirm your number but I don't think you will get it from GM. It should be easy to get from any of the F.I. specialists - DeGregory, Podell, etc. Good idea to carry one, I do ('60 7017320 unit). Don H.

[G B.]

It depends

What you want to do is match the cable housing (casing) you have on your unit.

Chevrolet made three different length cables for '57 - '65 FI units. Part #1585719 was the "1st design". This cable was about 6-1/4" long and used an outer casing that was about 5-3/4" long.

The 2nd design cable assembly is relatively rare. I don't have a sample to measure. It was introduced in the late fifties and was quickly replaced by the 3rd design. The 3rd design cable is part #6409698. It's about 6-5/8" long and uses a casing that is about 6-1/8" long.

The dimensional relationship of the distributor to the fuel meter never really changed. However, I would encourage you to use the long 3rd design cable and housing if you have a choice. It gives you a better bite in the pump shaft. That lessens the chance of shaft cracking or cable rounding.

[Robert M.]

Thanks Jerry *NM*