BS throttle cable linkage. Suggestions?

[Zeke Trombone]

1972 FJ40. Carburetor may not be original. I don't know enough about these things to be able to tell. The throttle cable linkage at the carburetor is a ball and socket type of affair that is absolutely terrible and won't stay connected. Like there's supposed to be some manner of clip that is missing. Any suggestions for how to connect or upgrade to a different connection would be most appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Krondor]

Without knowing if it’s OEM, you may want to post some pictures.

 

[charliemeyer007]

Usually there is a locking piece that looks like this. I have seen similar retainers on rods for tail gate releases
Best Fuel Injection Linkage Clip. Universal Type for Cars, Trucks & SUVs - https://www.autozone.com/screws-pins-and-clips/fuel-injection-linkage-clip-universal-type/p/dorman-help-universal-linkage-clip-assortment-5-pack/720706

Small zip ties, place in X fashion can work.

 

[Zeke Trombone]

Here is a photo. I have it on for now with a little Beverly Hillbillies craftsmanship and some zip ties, but I'd like to do it properly so it stays forever more.

 

[65swb45]

Definitely not stock. Stock has a horizontal rod that goes towards the left fender, where it may or may not transition to more linkage. Yours looks like they tried to make the ball work with a cable that pulls towards the valve cover. There was an earlier bellcrank (the rotating piece that links the throttle shaft to the cable/link) that hooked directly to a cable without the intermediate ball and socket, but it is a hard piece to find.

Here's a pick of that bellcrank from a classified ad posted earlier in the week:

https://forum.ih8mud.com/attachments/20250907_175612-webp.3987318/

 

[73FJ40]

IF (that's a big if!) the socket is OEM Toyota, the retaining clip APPEARS to be available.

Rod Clamp - Toyota (78197-10010) $2.59 list each at the Toyota Dealer​

 

[Zeke Trombone]

IF (that's a big if!) the socket is OEM Toyota, the retaining clip APPEARS to be available.

Rod Clamp - Toyota (78197-10010) $2.59 list each at the Toyota Dealer​

Many thanks!!!

 

[73FJ40]

The clip (black oxide finish, located on the far end of this carb linkage) snaps around the socket, holding the ball in place.

 

[Zeke Trombone]

The clip (black oxide finish, located on the far end of this carb linkage) snaps around the socket, holding the ball in place.
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This is awesome, and I just ordered two. Thanks very much!!

 

[65swb45]

BTW, that's a 2F carb. Wouldn't be surprised if you have other issues with it besides the linkage.

 

[Zeke Trombone]

BTW, that's a 2F carb. Wouldn't be surprised if you have other issues with it besides the linkage.

LOL. Not a very high opinion apparently. Would you care to illuminate what sorts of issues I should be watching for? Thanks!

 

[65swb45]

LOL. Not a very high opinion apparently. Would you care to illuminate what sorts of issues I should be watching for? Thanks!

Post a couple more pictures of your setup, a little further back for perspective. Air cleaner fitment, banjo bolt return, clearance between bellcrank and intake manifold, vacuum secondary.

 

[Zeke Trombone]

Post a couple more pictures of your setup, a little further back for perspective. Air cleaner fitment, banjo bolt return, clearance between bellcrank and intake manifold, vacuum secondary.

I'm an old guitar player, not an old mechanic, so I pretty much don't know at all what you're talking about, but tomorrow I will post pictures from further back all the way around the carburetor. You will possibly be horrified at the Beverly Hillbillies contraptions I have built for the choke cable and the throttle cable. Many thanks!

 

[65swb45]

I'm an old guitar player, not an old mechanic, so I pretty much don't know at all what you're talking about, but tomorrow I will post pictures from further back all the way around the carburetor. You will possibly be horrified at the Beverly Hillbillies contraptions I have built for the choke cable and the throttle cable. Many thanks!

I am an old mechanic AND an old guitar player!