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Quarterwave

Throttle Linkage Ball Connector Size?

Hi everyone,

Does anyone know the size of the ball fitting that the throttle linkage connects to on a 351W HO?

I have an Edelbrock AVS 650 on my F150, and had to fabricate some parts to get all of the linkage aligned correctly. The ball that I have currently, fits tightly into the blue "cup" but just the other day, it popped out while reversing out of a shop. The cup doesn't have any hairline cracks in it and it did pop back on again and hasn't fallen off since.

But, it shouldn't be doing that so I must be missing something and hopefully getting the factory ball size will be a start.

Thanks!

1985 Ford F150, 2WD.
351 H.O Windsor, aluminum heads
Cam: Lift = .496''/.520'' Duration @ .050: 224°/234°
C6 Transmission
6" Rough Country Lift
33x12.5x15 BF Goodrich All-Terrains
15x10" Pro Comp Rims

Gary Lewis

Re: Throttle Linkage Ball Connector Size?

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The one on my 4180C measures .248", as does the one on the 7200VV. So, I'd say they are 1/4".

Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

Quarterwave

Re: Throttle Linkage Ball Connector Size?

As always, thanks Gary!

Rembrant

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I know you have this all sorted out, but figured I'd mention this kit anyway...

https://www.holley.com/products/fuel_systems/carburetor_components/brackets_and_linkage/parts/20-2

I don't know what size mine is, but I bought this kit and one of them worked perfectly. Factory throttle cable snapped into placed tightly and hasn't moved since;).

1994 F150 4x2 Flareside. 5.0 w/MAF, 4R70W, stock.
1984 F150 4X2 Flareside. Mild 302 w/ 5spd. Sold.
1980 F150 4X4 Flareside. 300i6 w/ 5spd. Sold in 2021.
1980 F100 4X2 Flareside. 351w/2bbl w/NP435. Sold in 1995

ArdWrknTrk

Re: Throttle Linkage Ball Connector Size?

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In reply to this post by Quarterwave

Late to the show, I know.

We have the same carb, and when I bought mine (of dubious heritage) on eBay I needed the Edelbrock 8016 ball stud.

So for anyone who finds this in the future, that's the part #.

Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.

Gary Lewis

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Cory & Jim - Good documentation. Thanks.

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