Separating Throttle ball links

[Nicad]

Hello, I know some of these links have little clips, but for those that don't, is it ok to pry these apart, or does that ruin them?
Thanks

 

[daddywad]

No clips, just prise them apart

Mark

 

[Nicad]

Hmmn, the one in this photo did not want to come part using prying. Had to stop and repair a small bend to this lever. Some of my other ball links did come apart with prying. Wondering is there is a specific tool for snapping these apart?

 

[JFENG]

They make trim removal pliers that might fit. They are spreading pliers with a notched duck bill blade to fit around "Christmas trees" might be too thick and need minor modification.

https://www.jbtoolsales.com/gearwre...dGBv4bTTAnAu2vEfXvT9UZ8f-i6iJbZSM_hoCvFXw_wcB

 

[Ohmess]

I managed to pry all of mine apart using a small tool with a curved split end that looks like a miniature version of the claw on a claw hammer.

 

[Nicad]

I managed to pry all of mine apart using a small tool with a curved split end that looks like a miniature version of the claw on a claw hammer.

Did you make this tool? Removed my triple 45's last night getting ready for a rebuild. Couldn't believe how little access there was to remove the carb bolt closest to the firewall. Luckilly the bolts were on the loose side, as are all the bolts on my coupe. Barely tightened, like the last person who worked on it was test fitting everything.

 

[Ohmess]

No. I think the tool was designed for upholstery work. It looks like this:

http://allforupholstery.com/upholsterer-s-tools/4070-tack-claw-lifter-osborne-146.html

 

[Nicad]

Ok, thanks. Will ponder this some more.

 

[Ohmess]

Another tip, it you haven't done this, is to loosen the nuts on the threaded rods and rotate the ball cup into different positions as you try to pry them free.

 

[61porsche]

A small open end wrench, Spray the ball with penetrating fluid first. They all have clips, internal to the socket. It is suggested that you check them all and regrease them. Good time to check the measurements for lost motion. There's a diagram with measurements in the repair manuals.

 

[Stevehose]

I use the biggest screwdriver i have and pry from the topside to open about halfway then get between the shaft and lever to pop it the remainder of the way

 

[restart]

I use the biggest screwdriver i have and pry from the topside to open about halfway then get between the shaft and lever to pop it the remainder of the way

Yup me too.

 

[adawil2002]

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Yup me too.

Same here, big screw driver.

 

[Aussiecsi]

Pffft !....LHD Girly Men . Removing is the easy bit ....try putting it back on adjacent to inside of wheel arch on RHD car with almost "zero " clearance ..and fresh paint !

 

[Nicad]

I am going to try and make a tool using two sliding wedges with a cutout the size of the ball for the fun of it. Will try next week.

 

[aearch]

needle nose pliers
crimp and pry off

 

[JFENG]

I managed to pry all of mine apart using a small tool with a curved split end that looks like a miniature version of the claw on a claw hammer.

We have these at work that are useful for various electrical connectors (were). http://www.slotcarcorner.com/Wera-Motor-Removal-Tool-p1124.html

But it's probably too small. The other poster is correct that rotation orientation is important and a thin type open end wrench can work well.