[tpvdv8at]

The adjustable throttle shaft on the front of the motor (one with ball joints) is REALLY sloppy and needs replacement. The shaft almost falls off the ball. 2 questions. Is the adjuster rod 1/4" ? Also can an aftermarket throttle end such as sold by Summit or Mr. Gasket be used to replace both ends of the shaft (part # mrg 3810g).
The original parts are no longer available through DODGE and there are none to be had according to my local DODGE dealer. These were a recall back ??? but looks as if mine was never done. Truck is a 91.

Thanx

Charlie

 

[9297oldram]

Some people make there own the stock one is left and right threads. You can get the ends at lawn and garden repair stores and use 1/4 threaded rod.

Here is the Cummins part No. for the setup, 4089076. This has the steel ends instead of plastic like alot of them are.

 

[tpvdv8at]

Throttle shaft

Hey

Thanx for the info. I am going to check out HEIM joints also.

 

[dB Zac]

if you have dodge look up one link end, it will supersede to a whole kit. that is BS about there being none out there. the kit is a decent price to

 

[redtoy]

I used a pair of 1/4" summit heims on mine. Works great.

 

[thechoochlyman]

Called up a Cummins dealer and they shipped it to me. Set me back about $50.

 

[dB Zac]

lucky. my kit came in a vanilla envelope

 

[quietmike]

I used rod ends. Here are some mcmastercar part numbers:

59935K72 right hand,
59935K512 left hand

 

[elephantrider]

i used the cummins replacement part. got it local at
the cummins dealership.

 

[FC2003]

Hey

Thanx for the info. I am going to check out HEIM joints also.

Get the heim joints.

Mine looks like this. It's a lot more reliable than the plastic stock crap and even have what look like grease certs on them. I can get the exact online link that I bought mine from if you cannot find them.

 

[elephantrider]

the cummins upgraded throttle rod does not have the plastic
ends, and looks 1 helluva lot better than the heims.

 

[9297oldram]

I like the original linkage, the dirt and water doesn't get into the pivot balls.