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| tsvo |
 Jun 14 2018, 04:35 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 123 Joined: 30-January 16 From: Chicago Member No.: 19,616 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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I bought a new connection rod from another 914 member. (Thanks Bruce)
I just got around to installing it and I think I might need some help. I bought it because my original would pop off the connection point. Not the back of the pedal, but the linkage. I installed the new one and am still having the same problem. My question is... is there something I'm missing? Is the throttle cable too tight? It the linkage worn? Any help is appreciated. Regards, Terry |
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| jim_hoyland |
Jun 14 2018, 04:59 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,261 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California
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What does it feel like when you attach the rod to the ball ? IIRC, you should feel or hear a snap. I don’t think it can be done without pliers or vice grips. Grease the cup an ball first.....
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| tsvo |
Jun 14 2018, 06:18 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 123 Joined: 30-January 16 From: Chicago Member No.: 19,616 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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It does click on. But then comes off easily. I have not used grease, I will try that as well. It is tough to click on, but can be done without pliers/vice grips.
What about adjusting the length of the rod. What effect will that have? QUOTE(jim_hoyland @ Jun 14 2018, 05:59 PM)  What does it feel like when you attach the rod to the ball ? IIRC, you should feel or hear a snap. I don’t think it can be done without pliers or vice grips. Grease the cup an ball first..... |
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| xperu |
Jun 14 2018, 07:42 PM
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TEXAS Group: Members Posts: 597 Joined: 13-June 06 From: League City Texas Member No.: 6,213 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(tsvo @ Jun 14 2018, 07:18 PM) It does click on. But then comes off easily. I have not used grease, I will try that as well. It is tough to click on, but can be done without pliers/vice grips. What about adjusting the length of the rod. What effect will that have? QUOTE(jim_hoyland @ Jun 14 2018, 05:59 PM) What does it feel like when you attach the rod to the ball ? IIRC, you should feel or hear a snap. I don’t think it can be done without pliers or vice grips. Grease the cup an ball first..... Hold the rod with vice grips, then give the peddle a wack with a rubber malet. Mike |
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Jun 14 2018, 08:09 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
I don't think he's talking about the cup on the back of the pedal, but the cup on the linkage
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| tsvo |
Jun 14 2018, 08:26 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 123 Joined: 30-January 16 From: Chicago Member No.: 19,616 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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Correct. Thanks for clearing that up.
QUOTE(The Cabinetmaker @ Jun 14 2018, 09:09 PM) I don't think he's talking about the cup on the back of the pedal, but the cup on the linkage |
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| Mike Bellis |
Jun 14 2018, 09:30 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None 
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If both the old and new linkage pop off, you have replaced the wrong part. My guess is the ball stud on the pedal cluster is too worn.
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| Mikey914 |
Jun 15 2018, 09:50 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,638 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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If I recall correctly. The ball mounts with a nut through the plate.
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| jim_hoyland |
Jun 16 2018, 06:08 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,261 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California
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The ball studs are available separately:
See. https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_1_9...id=WQJUHTI4N761 |
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| bdstone914 |
Jun 16 2018, 08:21 AM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,512 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
Look inside the ball socket and make sure the retaining ring moves and is not stuck. Use a pick and rust penetrant to free it up. I have a couple more sockets to sent to you. It should snap on and not be easily removed. Also check for missing alignment causes by bent accelerator bell cranks. Very common. Get
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| tsvo |
Jun 17 2018, 05:54 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 123 Joined: 30-January 16 From: Chicago Member No.: 19,616 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(bdstone914 @ Jun 16 2018, 09:21 AM) Look inside the ball socket and make sure the retaining ring moves and is not stuck. Use a pick and rust penetrant to free it up. I have a couple more sockets to sent to you. It should snap on and not be easily removed. Also check for missing alignment causes by bent accelerator bell cranks. Very common. Get Thank you, I appreciate your help |
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