Long throttle linkage replacement

[jalexquijano]

Where can i get one of thes 7 inch long throttle link replacement? There is a supplier on ebay who sells a modern type which is adjustable.

Edited May 13, 2019 by jalexquijano

[jalexquijano]

Anyone?

[Zed Head]

On 5/13/2019 at 7:07 AM, jalexquijano said:

 There is a supplier on ebay who sells a modern type which is adjustable.

Do you need adjustability or is yours broken.  The stock one is adjustable.

[jalexquijano]

29 minutes ago, Zed Head said:

Do you need adjustability or is yours broken.  The stock one is adjustable.

One of the plastic balls is worn

[moritz55]

I am sure you searched on eBay ....  parts are NOT cheap...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Datsun-240Z-260Z-280Z-Accelerator-Throttle-Rod-Linkage-NICE-OEM-7-1-2-Inches/173888755610?hash=item287c93d79a:g:F8kAAOSwZ3lcx8ka

A little cheaper .... if you have a good working adjustable end...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/70S-80S-DATSUN-240Z-260Z-280Z-ACCELERATOR-THROTTLE-ROD-LINKAGE-NICE-OEM-PART/222997336039?hash=item33ebad4fe7:g:crUAAOSwbEZbDYwX:sc:USPSFirstClass!27617!US!-1

Edited May 15, 2019 by moritz55

[Patcon]

43 minutes ago, moritz55 said:

I am sure you searched on eBay ....  parts are NOT cheap...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Datsun-240Z-260Z-280Z-Accelerator-Throttle-Rod-Linkage-NICE-OEM-7-1-2-Inches/173888755610?hash=item287c93d79a:g:F8kAAOSwZ3lcx8ka

A little cheaper .... if you have a good working adjustable end...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/70S-80S-DATSUN-240Z-260Z-280Z-ACCELERATOR-THROTTLE-ROD-LINKAGE-NICE-OEM-PART/222997336039?hash=item33ebad4fe7:g:crUAAOSwbEZbDYwX:sc:USPSFirstClass!27617!US!-1

Wow, those have gotten pricey!

[jalexquijano]

What about the guy  who sells the metal adjustable upgrade?

[moritz55]

They sell for $60 on eBay..... your choice.  They also work but are not original looking. 

[jalexquijano]

Any advantage over the original?

[jalexquijano]

Ship it

[jalexquijano]

On 5/15/2019 at 1:59 PM, moritz55 said:

I am sure you searched on eBay ....  parts are NOT cheap...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Datsun-240Z-260Z-280Z-Accelerator-Throttle-Rod-Linkage-NICE-OEM-7-1-2-Inches/173888755610?hash=item287c93d79a:g:F8kAAOSwZ3lcx8ka

A little cheaper .... if you have a good working adjustable end...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/70S-80S-DATSUN-240Z-260Z-280Z-ACCELERATOR-THROTTLE-ROD-LINKAGE-NICE-OEM-PART/222997336039?hash=item33ebad4fe7:g:crUAAOSwbEZbDYwX:sc:USPSFirstClass!27617!US!-1

Well the linkage finally arrived but with 2 issues: the linkage is a littlr bit shortet than my stock one and one of the plastic ball ends is cracked. However the other end is fine. Is it recommendable to unscrew on of the ends and install it on my stock linkage? I will need to use a dremmel to sand the worn zinc plated scratched finish also. Anyone?

[Mark Maras]

 Measure your old one first. Disassemble both and use the best pieces from each one to assemble a good one. Adjust the new one to the original's length. I'd start with steel wool if that doesn't work, fine sandpaper.