Hey gang. I have a 94 5.0 AT that im trying to fix up. I went to look at replacing the TPS as the voltage is way off, but when I removed the throttle arm shield and went to remove the arm itself, it pretty much fell off. I know this should snap on and off, but this thing will bounce right off if I open the throttle and let it spring back into place. Is there a retaining clip missing or is the hole in the arm just worn out? Also anyone know where a good parts source is? My local junkyards dont have anything and what few parts I found online seem to be performance upgrades in the hundreds of dollars.
Rockauto dosnt seem to have anything, although I can apparently send it out and have it repaired for 80 bux.. not feeling that price. If I could find a new/used arm and replace it that would rock, a whole throttle body seems excessive but If i got one on the cheap it wouldnt be that big a deal as i have to remove it to change the tps anyway.
Thanks for any input

 

Exactly what piece are you talking about? The throttle cable should snap on to a metal ball on the TB. The piece that allows it to snap on is inside the end of the throttle cable. Not a part on the TB itself. If that's the case you need another throttle cable.

Check out partsgeek. http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/199...tle_cable.html

ATP Throttle Cable
Part Number: 5311-07112889

OR

ATP Throttle Cable
Part Number: 5311-07085193

 

The actuator arm that the throttle cable attaches to and snaps to the top of the throttle body itself. The arm above the black plastic connector, where the cable has already been removed in this pic

 

I'd shop around for somebody parting one out. Should be able to get the whole throttle body for what you'd pay for that arm.

 

My main question tho is is there a retention clip/C-Clip that goes over the top of that arm or does it just press on and ride on that post? from the pic and a video I watched it sorta looked like there was a clip that I may be missing.

 

There is a C clip that holds that bracket on. Here are 2 pics of the clip I just took on my truck. You should be able to find one of these at any parts store.

 

That's what I thought. Thanks for the confirmation, Crownman!