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Ball studs
Does anyone know where i can purchase a 5mm bolt on ball stud?
I have a 911 T engine in my VW bus and i need to slightly change the geometry on my throttle linkage. i need to drill a hole in one of my linkage plates and add a ball stud so that i can get full throttle out of my PMO's. I think ball stud is the proper term. You know it fits into an adjustable socket on the end of a linkage rod. All the ones that i can find seem to be the type that are peened over on the back side.Any help on this would be greatly appreciated. Cheers |
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11-12-2011, 08:30 AM
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grind off the peened shaft and silver solder a 5mm bolt onto the flange below the ball.
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11-12-2011, 09:11 AM
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I was hoping to avoid that.I guess i could have a machinist drill out a 5mm ball bearing and thread a stud into it.
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11-13-2011, 08:08 AM
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Maybe you can source something from this supplier: Home - Midwest Control Products Corp. Sherwood |
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11-13-2011, 10:08 AM
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Hi there
I think these guys make what you want: Home; Illston and Robson.com; Manufacturers of Balljoints & Airline Couplings Maybe they have a local supplier Cheers Nigel UK
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11-13-2011, 12:50 PM
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I the ball stud has a 5 mm threaded section but the ball is larger I have a few, with or without the socket end.
Lorne M.
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11-13-2011, 12:59 PM
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The smallest McMaster Carr has are M6 ball studs...
You can get them from PMO if needed..
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11-13-2011, 01:40 PM
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Thanks for the input. The ball itself is 5mm. I will try PMO.
Seems like such a simple item. I'm surprised noone has these on the shelf. Cheers |
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