OK, the snap ring is partially intact, Bruce Store is sending a replacement, thanks Bruce
Two new issues have arisen:
1. I released the throttle body end so I would have some slack up front. When I reattached the cable through the barrel bolt ( throttle body end) there was less wire than when I started. Where the cable used to stick out an inch passed the barrel bolt, now it.s just long enough to make a connection.
2. Next, I thought that the socket end of the cable could give me a little slack. There is a nut behind the threaded socket. Can't loosen it....tight as he'll.
Lastly, I'm pretty sure the cable isn't wrapped, the accelerator is pretty smooth. Any suggestions will be appreciated.