New pedal set but accelerator cable disconnects, New ball socket required?? Options

[PaIsa]

So I am finally getting close to the finish line of the work and getting ready to get the car back on the road after the winter here in Quebec, Canada.

Last thing I did was replacing the pedal set with a rebuilt set from Mr. Stone. Everything is fine with the clutch and brake, but my accelerator cable does not stay attached. The ball socket goes very easily on the new ball on the rebuilt pedal set so my guess on the culprit would be that the ball socket on the end of the accelerator cable would need to be replaced.

Should I look elsewhere?

Below is what I think should be replaced.

Thanks

[BillC]

My guess is you've lost the little round retention spring inside the ball socket (#6 on the diagram). If you can't find it, you'll need to order a replacement. And, as @Montreal914 mentioned, new ones have a much better retention spring that goes in after putting the socket in place and clips around the socket body.