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Tech Talk => Engine Mechanical / Electrical => Topic started by: Ckaz21 on August 28, 2014, 10:28:18 PM

Title: Throttle cable ends
Post by: Ckaz21 on August 28, 2014, 10:28:18 PM

Do any hardware stores carry these?


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Title: Re: Throttle cable ends
Post by: GT Jets on August 28, 2014, 10:36:08 PM

Probably not.

I have used Hiem joints that I picked up from McMaster Carr before. That looks like a Mr. Gasket or a Holley. They suck. Basically for the reason you are experiencing.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#rod-ends/=thhuhx (http://www.mcmaster.com/#rod-ends/=thhuhx)

GT

Title: Re: Throttle cable ends
Post by: ka0tyk on August 28, 2014, 11:04:47 PM

do yourself a favor and get a stainless one.  the last thing you want is a rusty throttle cable sticking...

http://www.cpperformance.com/p-13391-stainless-steel-14-cable-end-quick-release-ball-joint.aspx (http://www.cpperformance.com/p-13391-stainless-steel-14-cable-end-quick-release-ball-joint.aspx)

Title: Re: Throttle cable ends
Post by: GT Jets on August 28, 2014, 11:11:45 PM

Meh... To each his own, but stainless is too brittle for me. I like steel.... They have the chrome ones too....  O0

For about 1/3 the price tag. :sly:

Title: Re: Throttle cable ends
Post by: ka0tyk on August 28, 2014, 11:14:51 PM

Quote from: GT Jets on August 28, 2014, 11:11:45 PM

Meh... To each his own, but stainless is too brittle for me. I like steel.... They have the chrome ones too....  O0

For about 1/3 the price tag. :sly:

how much force are you putting on your throttle cable that you need it to be grade 8 steel?  you got a heavy foot!   ^-^

Title: Re: Throttle cable ends
Post by: GT Jets on August 28, 2014, 11:18:25 PM

Quote from: ka0tyk on August 28, 2014, 11:14:51 PM

how much force are you putting on your throttle cable that you need it to be grade 8 steel?  you got a heavy foot!   ^-^

Sheah.... Actually I get skeered easy and back off extremely hard...  :-\

GT

Title: Re: Throttle cable ends
Post by: Ckaz21 on August 28, 2014, 11:59:35 PM

I'm heading out early tomorrow morning. Won't have time to order and wait. I might just have to drill through this one and put a bolt through it.


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Title: Re: Throttle cable ends
Post by: Squirrel Master on August 29, 2014, 12:30:29 AM

I just got one from place diverter came in over night

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Title: Re: Throttle cable ends
Post by: lbhsbz on August 29, 2014, 09:57:50 PM

Mcmaster sells everything.  If they had food, no other businesses would exist.

Search "rod end" on their website and you'll see exactly what you're looking for

Title: Re: Throttle cable ends
Post by: jyeager on August 29, 2014, 11:05:27 PM

Quote from: ka0tyk on August 28, 2014, 11:14:51 PM

how much force are you putting on your throttle cable that you need it to be grade 8 steel?  you got a heavy foot!   ^-^

Lucas oil drag boat requires a steel cable end. Either way they work. McMaster Carr is the place


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