Easy Throttle Linkage Modernzation Upgrade

[DRanger]

The cup and ball socket attaching my throttle linkage to the fuel pump broke. So after call around for about a half hour I discovered no one had any . So I decided to fix it myself.



I went down to the local NAPA auto parts and purchased the following

2 small Ball joints

3' all thread rod " the only size it came in "

2 nylon locking nuts

2 non locking nuts



total $15. 00





If you need anymore info such as part numbers or , measurements just pm me and i''ll pm you back.

 

[MMeier]

Good deal !

 

[RedRamAndy]

NICE! Looks better than new.

 

[Moe]

Nice job, however there was a recall on this very thing. I had Chrysler do the recall with all new parts and labor on my 92 for Free. Worth a call to the dealer. MOE

 

[DVolk]

Did you drill the holes out ? or did they thread in post the part numbers

 

[DRanger]

"Did you drill the holes out ? or did they thread in post the part numbers "

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Donovan volk

Clatskanie,Oregon







The lever on the fuel pump had a ball sockect that had a threaded backside . But On the bracket that holds all your cables running from your petal , etc. on that lever its not really welded, it's more of a stud . ((I removed the bracket form the truck it made it easier to work on, it is only attached by 2 bolts)) So I just used a a hand saw and cut ball socket off as close to the base as I could . Once I had cut completely cut through I used a hammer and a punch press and I just tapped out what was left in the pre drilled hole. And then put in my new ball joint assembly.







NAPA Auto parts Part #'s



2 x Ball Joints 732-1400 $13. 78



3' Thread Rod 813-1411 $4. 29



2 x Locknut NIN-24 $0. 22



2 x Non Locking nut I Dont have a part # they gave them to me for free

 

[DVolk]

Thanks on part number repost !!!!!!!!!!



On the recall what did they replace it with ? more plastic junk ?

 

[Bob4x4]

The recall was for 2nd gens..... not first

 

[Paychk]

Thanks on part number repost !!!!!!!!!!



On the recall what did they replace it with ? more plastic junk ?

No the replacements were metal, I used them on my 1st Gen.

 

[Greenleaf]

No the replacements were metal, I used them on my 1st Gen.

I like performing mods to my truck as well, but it was way easier for me to pull the plastic link ends and replace them with the upgrade steel/nylon ends from Cummins as mentioned above.



As I become older, it becomes apparent I don't like wrenching on my trucks.

 

[DVolk]

How much are the recalled peices you speak of ?

 

[Greenleaf]

Front joint 3990094 $7. 13

Rear joint 3990093 $7. 13



This is the recommended cummins method. If you'd go to Mopar, you get the kit for an inflated price w/the second gen throttle rod you can't really use.



I like the sexy overkill link assembly as pictured above, but with update parts from Cummins, it was easier.

 

[DVolk]

intersting and they just snap into place ?

 

[Greenleaf]

Well, yeah. You have to thread the old ones off and the new ones on the rod. Then they snap in place. They fit quite tight. To remove them will require a long screw driver/pry bar.



If the ball is worn out then you may want to replace the shooting match as above, or get the Mopar assembly kit which has a new ball stud. I can't remember ever seeing one that is worn out though as the link ends are plastic.

 

[DVolk]

next trip to cummins i might have to check that out thanks for the info