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[Rush]

Hey guys, since so many of you know every square inch of our 510's can you help me out? Can someone tell me the size of the little ball(s) on the throttle linkage assembly? I'm modeling a set for 3D printing since mine have definitely seen better days. I need to know the ball size so I can make the proper joint & I'd rather not destroy mine in the process just in case the print doesn't come out well for some reason.






Thanks!

[iceman510]

I measured one at 8mm. It might be a Z lever though, not a 510. Still looking for that one. I'll update if I find it.

[Three B's Racing]

You know, you can pop the levers off the ball's and reattach them.

[Rush]

Thanks guys! Ice, please let me know if you do find it.
3B, I'm worried the old one will break. I'm modeling them for that reason but I hate to wreck one only to find out my model won't print well or work for some reason.

[yenpit]

The 510 & Z (among other Datsun's) use the same size ball & same size pivot ends. There were a couple different design's & color's, but they interchange. The difference is in the style & length of the steel rods.............some had a threaded rod & were adjustable.

If these turn out well, you could sell them! We get all of our "hardware" replated in yellow zinc, when doing a build/restoration. Most of these rod assemblies have these plastic pivot ends bonded to the steel rod, thus we can not take them apart. The replating process for the steel rod is caustic & "oxidizes" the plastic, which is still functional, but looks crappy! Keep us informed!!

[Rush]

Will do!
I was able to carefully pop one of mine apart. I can confirm what Iceman said; they're 8mm. I'm making my visors right now but once I get a test print & fitment done I'll report back. Thanks again, guys!

[Rush]

Here is a finished, fitted set of the throttle linkage ball joints I made. They fit well and I don't see any reason they would have any problems but since my car isn't ready for throttle linkage yet, I can't say for sure. I have no way to test them other than the fit but I think they're fine. As Yenpit mentioned, the little ones are press fit and probably glued, the long one is threaded M4 0.7.

[yenpit]

NIce! Those would look just fine as is, even with the 3D printing marks! Will you epoxy them on the rods?

[Rush]

Thanks! Exactly. I was thinking a dab of quick setting epoxy would be fine. It seems to hold PETG nicely.