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1929 · 05-26-2016, 05:49 AM

Who sells throttle balls, not throttle joints or Holley Balls which are short on the thread, need about 3/4 of an inch thread with a ball end that will fit in the throttle rod.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 05-26-2016, 06:11 AM

Like this one??

1929 · 05-26-2016, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C

Like this one??

yes, must be made of Gold for that price

emf · 05-26-2016, 06:35 AM

Try McMaster Carr

Sparky · 05-26-2016, 07:21 AM

Snyder's has them for $2.95

http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/linkage-ball-stud

Utopia Texas · 05-26-2016, 08:46 AM

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I always though someone with throttle balls was anyone who had driven their Model A over 60 mph!

BILL WILLIAMSON · 05-26-2016, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Utopia Texas

I always though someone with throttle balls was anyone who had driven their Model A over 60 mph!

Whut ur "BALLS"??---Buster T.

31Tudor · 05-26-2016, 09:49 AM

Chuck in the Swap meet section is selling throttle assemblies, on page 4 right now. You could get an original one from him and then cut it off however you want.

1929 · 05-26-2016, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Sparky

Snyder's has them for $2.95

http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/linkage-ball-stud

would of been perfect if just a little longer, this one is only 7/16

CarlG · 05-26-2016, 05:22 PM

Google "Throttle Linkage" There are quite a few out there. (Even on eBay)

1929 · 05-26-2016, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by CarlG

Google "Throttle Linkage" There are quite a few out there. (Even on eBay)

the picture that #5 shows is perfect , but still a little short, most on ebay are still short, like the Holleys.

Sparky · 05-26-2016, 06:56 PM

How about if you cut off the thread, drill and tap the ball, insert a longer threaded rod or use a bolt.

Tom Wesenberg · 05-26-2016, 09:14 PM

Check out cabinet hardware, as I've seen ball headed screws used on doors.

Bob from Northport · 05-26-2016, 10:42 PM

Any of the speed shop parts catalogs have a variety of them.

denis4x4 · 05-26-2016, 10:51 PM

Speedway, Jegs, Summit, The Hot Rod Company are just a few of the places you can get they for a couple of bucks each.

MikeK · 05-27-2016, 08:57 AM

Start with the 7/16 long piece from the vendor, add a 10-32 coupling nut, about 3/4 long, and another piece of 10-32 thread rod from a screw or bolt. You can use lock nuts, red locktite, or JB to hold the assembly together. If necessary the coupling nut can be shortened. You need 5 threads engagement on a 10-32 for full strength, just 5/32 of an inch.

05-26-2016, 05:49 AM	#1
1929 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New York Posts: 943	Throttle Balls? Who sells throttle balls, not throttle joints or Holley Balls which are short on the thread, need about 3/4 of an inch thread with a ball end that will fit in the throttle rod.

05-26-2016, 06:11 AM	#2
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,507	Re: Throttle Balls? Like this one?? __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

05-26-2016, 06:35 AM	#4
emf Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hudson, NY Posts: 511	Re: Throttle Balls? Try McMaster Carr

05-26-2016, 08:46 AM	#6
Utopia Texas Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Brookshire & Cat Spring,Texas Posts: 222	Re: Throttle Balls? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I always though someone with throttle balls was anyone who had driven their Model A over 60 mph!

05-26-2016, 09:49 AM	#8
31Tudor Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 611	Re: Throttle Balls? Chuck in the Swap meet section is selling throttle assemblies, on page 4 right now. You could get an original one from him and then cut it off however you want.

05-26-2016, 05:22 PM	#10
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Throttle Balls? Google "Throttle Linkage" There are quite a few out there. (Even on eBay) __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

05-26-2016, 06:56 PM	#12
Sparky Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 649	Re: Throttle Balls? How about if you cut off the thread, drill and tap the ball, insert a longer threaded rod or use a bolt.

05-26-2016, 09:14 PM	#13
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Throttle Balls? Check out cabinet hardware, as I've seen ball headed screws used on doors.

05-26-2016, 10:42 PM	#14
Bob from Northport Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: 215 E. 6th Street Northport, Michigan 49670 Posts: 941	Re: Throttle Balls? Any of the speed shop parts catalogs have a variety of them. __________________ Bob from Northport Northport, Michigan

05-26-2016, 10:51 PM	#15
denis4x4 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Durango CO Posts: 1,309	Re: Throttle Balls? Speedway, Jegs, Summit, The Hot Rod Company are just a few of the places you can get they for a couple of bucks each. __________________ No restorable Model A's were harmed in the building of this truck!

05-27-2016, 08:57 AM	#16
MikeK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Windy City Posts: 2,919	Re: Throttle Balls? Start with the 7/16 long piece from the vendor, add a 10-32 coupling nut, about 3/4 long, and another piece of 10-32 thread rod from a screw or bolt. You can use lock nuts, red locktite, or JB to hold the assembly together. If necessary the coupling nut can be shortened. You need 5 threads engagement on a 10-32 for full strength, just 5/32 of an inch.