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Old 03-17-2009 | 02:47 PM
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I don’t know what these pieces are called but I will do my best to describe them. Throttle linkage, screwed on a threaded rod I have a plastic ball socket. on the engine throttle linkage I install what looks like a micro steel ball the back has threads for a micro nut well the nut is missing so I epoxy this ball on the engine thinking there was not much stress but I did not consider the heat from the engine do you think the epoxy will hold. If you think there will be a problem I will buy one (just tell me what it is called) and I will replace it.
Old 03-17-2009 | 02:53 PM
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It may hold, but why risk it? If it fails, your throttle will be stuck, and that may not end well. I would pay the $$ and buy a new one. It is called a ball link.
Old 03-17-2009 | 03:03 PM
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Yes by all means replace it.

Heat is an issue and epoxy can melt or soften with heat.

Old 03-17-2009 | 03:12 PM
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thank's I just orderd one for $1.49
Old 03-17-2009 | 03:59 PM
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You can also get these ball links with different types of fasteners, one type has a plastic (looks like a black rubber doughnut) or you can use a metal push-on clip instead which is much more permanent. IMHO this type of connection is head and shoulders better than a clevis as it allows a slight misalignment without creating any slopvery precise and reliable if properly installed.
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Yeah, ball links are great for slightly misalligned throttle linkage. They really help remove binds in linkage thus helping with battery life.

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