{"product_id":"castair-cable-type-48-plain-head-8-20hp-throttle-control-for-honda-engines-tclp-48","title":"Castair Cable Type 48\" Plain Head 8-20HP Throttle Control for Honda Engines TCLP-48","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCastair TCLP-48 — 48-Inch Cable Throttle Control, Plain Head, 8–20 HP (Honda Engines)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Castair TCLP-48 is a \u003cstrong\u003ecable-type throttle control with a plain head\u003c\/strong\u003e — no integrated unloader — designed for \u003cstrong\u003eHonda gas engines in the 8 to 20 HP range\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003e48-inch cable length\u003c\/strong\u003e. The P in TCLP designates the plain head version: throttle speed control only, without a head unloader valve assembly. This is the correct choice when your compressor uses a separate unloader valve actuated by a different mechanism, or when the application does not require head unloading at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 7.75 versus the TCLI-48''s 8.52, the plain-head version is nearly identical in cost — the difference between the two is functional, not budgetary. Order the TCLP-48 only when you are certain your setup does not rely on the cable to actuate the pump unloader. If you are not sure, check how your compressor cycles: if the engine throttles back when the tank fills but the pump head is unloaded by a separate pneumatic or mechanical unloader, TCLP-48 is correct. If the cable handles both, order TCLI-48.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48 inches — matches standard mounting distances in Cast Air Honda-powered compressor configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlain Head:\u003c\/strong\u003e Throttle control function only — no integrated head unloader valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHonda Engine Fitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for Honda gas engines in the 8–20 HP power band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHP Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 20 HP portable and semi-portable gas-engine compressors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable Throttle Mechanism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Controls engine speed via direct cable pull from the pressure switch or governor control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCast Air OEM Part:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matched to Castair gas-engine compressor configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e TCLP-48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plain (no unloader)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honda gas engines, 8–20 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast Air (Castair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.75\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: If your compressor requires integrated head unloading through the throttle cable, order TCLI-48 instead. For smaller Honda engines (5–6.5 HP), see the TCSP-H-5565-B.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen You Need This\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrottle cable is worn, frayed, or has lost its return tension on a Honda-powered Cast Air compressor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour compressor uses a separate unloader valve (pneumatic or mechanical) and only needs throttle cable replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRebuilding a gas-engine compressor unit where the cable assembly is the failed component\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe engine does not throttle back when the tank reaches pressure — a stuck or broken throttle cable is the likely cause\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy From OEM Diagnostic Tools?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can help you confirm whether your application needs the TCLP-48 or the TCLI-48 before you order. \u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e, phone support at \u003cstrong\u003e866-217-0063\u003c\/strong\u003e, and full Cast Air warranty coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCall 866-217-0063 for quick answers and help!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cast Air","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53342607802581,"sku":"TCLP-48","price":106.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8466\/0949\/files\/ConraderThrottleControlCableBullwhip_985c04f7-34cd-4622-a0ca-a79435f83c11.jpg?v=1772652940","url":"https:\/\/aircompressorfactorydirect.com\/products\/castair-cable-type-48-plain-head-8-20hp-throttle-control-for-honda-engines-tclp-48","provider":"Air Compressor Factory Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}