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9 LIVES · 01-22-2021, 07:44 AM

Throttle cable just popped off thismorning while driving through traffic. The ball end is pretty worn on the pump linkage. I know I have a spare ball end in my shop, but by the looks of this one on my truck, it looks like its not threaded. How do you get them on and off ?

Red_SC · 01-22-2021, 09:45 AM

It should have a threaded stud.

bateman · 01-22-2021, 09:48 AM

There’s a recall depending on the year of the truck.

They hooked me right up. Left the TpS unplugged, bent some levers and got my throttle to hang on the interstate. Give em a call.

Red_SC · 01-22-2021, 09:50 AM

If you’re talking about the female side, it has internal threads. Be aware there are several configurations- long and short shank with standard threads as well as one with a left hand thread.

Mine popped off in the parking lot at work, we used a couple zip ties to keep it from coming back off. It worked well enough that I drove it for a year before replacing both balls and sockets. One zip tie around the socket, and another one through the first one like a chain and hooked back to a bracket. Not recommend for long term use, but it will get you home!

BigPapa · 01-22-2021, 10:46 AM

Your best bet is the Mopar throttle cable recall.

95cummins5.9 · 01-22-2021, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Red_SC

If you’re talking about the female side, it has internal threads. Be aware there are several configurations- long and short shank with standard threads as well as one with a left hand thread.

Mine popped off in the parking lot at work, we used a couple zip ties to keep it from coming back off. It worked well enough that I drove it for a year before replacing both balls and sockets. One zip tie around the socket, and another one through the first one like a chain and hooked back to a bracket. Not recommend for long term use, but it will get you home!

A couple layers of aluminum foil on the ball and press the other end back on will get about 10k more miles out of it also.

Gorms · 01-22-2021, 03:50 PM

I was able to replace the ends with some from the hardware store. I believe the oems are metric thread, but 1/4-28 threaded in fine. They were $10 each.

bigstacks95 · 01-23-2021, 06:48 AM

Should be able to get a throttle linkage rebuild kit from Cummins. Hit up Snedge I'm sure he can hook you up. I know I got one about 6 months ago

Red Sleeper · 01-23-2021, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Gorms

I was able to replace the ends with some from the hardware store. I believe the oems are metric thread, but 1/4-28 threaded in fine. They were $10 each.

This is what I did on my 91. Ball and socket were wore. Hardware store components have held up for 6 years and going.

01-22-2021, 07:44 AM	#1
9 LIVES Name: 9 LIVES Title: Demolition Expert Status: Not Here Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Midland, NC Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,051	Throttle ball & socket Throttle cable just popped off thismorning while driving through traffic. The ball end is pretty worn on the pump linkage. I know I have a spare ball end in my shop, but by the looks of this one on my truck, it looks like its not threaded. How do you get them on and off ? __________________ 2001 Dodge 3500 Flatbed 1995 Dodge 3500 Flatbed 2021 Ford F-250 7.3 Heads I win, tails you lose.... -Lee-

01-22-2021, 09:50 AM	#4
Red_SC Name: Red_SC Title: Rookie Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2020 Member`s Gallery Posts: 10	Throttle ball & socket If you’re talking about the female side, it has internal threads. Be aware there are several configurations- long and short shank with standard threads as well as one with a left hand thread. Mine popped off in the parking lot at work, we used a couple zip ties to keep it from coming back off. It worked well enough that I drove it for a year before replacing both balls and sockets. One zip tie around the socket, and another one through the first one like a chain and hooked back to a bracket. Not recommend for long term use, but it will get you home! Last edited by Red_SC; 01-22-2021 at 09:56 AM.

01-22-2021, 10:46 AM	#5
BigPapa Name: BigPapa Title: Truckless Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Springfield, TN Member`s Gallery Posts: 5,034	Your best bet is the Mopar throttle cable recall. __________________ Scott 2003 Avalanche Z71 Common sense is like deodorant. The people that need it most never use it.

01-23-2021, 06:48 AM	#8
bigstacks95 Name: bigstacks95 Title: Diesel Doc Status: Not Here Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Falls Village, CT Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,030	Should be able to get a throttle linkage rebuild kit from Cummins. Hit up Snedge I'm sure he can hook you up. I know I got one about 6 months ago __________________ --Dave-- 58 Dodge Power Wagon 3.0 Limited Pro Stock diesel pulling truck 2020 Ram 3500 HO/Aisin Laramie/night tow rig

01-22-2021, 09:45 AM	#2
Red_SC Name: Red_SC Title: Rookie Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2020 Member`s Gallery Posts: 10	It should have a threaded stud.

01-22-2021, 09:48 AM	#3
bateman Name: bateman Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Alabama Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,672	There’s a recall depending on the year of the truck. They hooked me right up. Left the TpS unplugged, bent some levers and got my throttle to hang on the interstate. Give em a call.