Throttle linkage rod material

[hacskaroly]

I need to make a throttle rod for a Stihl 075, what is recommend material (or what has worked for you) to bend out a new throttle rod?

I bought a 1111 182 1501 but found out that it is about 1.5 inches too short, instead I need the 1111 182 1500 which mates up to a 1111 180 1501 trigger (that is the assembly number - breaks down into the trigger 1111 182 1001 with an eyelet).

It appears the 1111 182 1500 is the older and harder to find part, so I figured that I would try my hand at bending my own throttle rods. I am sure that this won't be the last hard to find throttle or choke rod I will need.

I have access to MAP gas and Oxy/Acetylene to heat material to bend, just not sure what are good options to use.

 

[Woodwackr]

I need to make a throttle rod for a Stihl 075, what is recommend material (or what has worked for you) to bend out a new throttle rod?

I bought a 1111 182 1501 but found out that it is about 1.5 inches too short, instead I need the 1111 182 1500 which mates up to a 1111 180 1501 trigger (that is the assembly number - breaks down into the trigger 1111 182 1001 with an eyelet).

It appears the 1111 182 1500 is the older and harder to find part, so I figured that I would try my hand at bending my own throttle rods. I am sure that this won't be the last hard to find throttle or choke rod I will need.

I have access to MAP gas and Oxy/Acetylene to heat material to bend, just not sure what are good options to use.

You’ll need to heat treat it or it will just bend right back.

 

[hacskaroly]

You’ll need to heat treat it or it will just bend right back.

You mean like heating it up after bending and then quenching in water?

 

[Woodwackr]

You mean like heating it up after bending and then quenching in water?

Oil is better

 

[heimannm]

I have used some stainless steel TIG rod to make a few, 3/32" or maybe even smaller diameter. Pretty sturdy stuff.

Mark

 

[Czed]

I found a old umbrella that made the perfect material for throttle or choke rods
Never had to buy anything.

 

[ammoaddict]

I found a old umbrella that made the perfect material for throttle or choke rods
Never had to buy anything.

That's is genius.

 

[hacskaroly]

That's is genius.

Yes it is!

 

[fossil]

I've used quite a bit of piano wire which I think now is called hobby wire. It does bend without breaking and holds it's shape.

It comes in a good variety of diameters. Sold in lengths.

Try hobby shops if you have any around you. The RC car and plane guys use it.

 

[hacskaroly]

I've used quite a bit of piano wire which I think now is called hobby wire.

What size wire did you use do you remember? I measured the rod I have and it came out just over 1/16 of an inch, just over 0.0625 - I was using an analog tool, so not as exact as digital calipers.

 

[Shane¹]

I have used metal coat hangers on some dolmars and they hold there shape decent never had one bend and stop working

 

[hacskaroly]

I have used metal coat hangers on some dolmars and they hold there shape decent never had one bend and stop working

I was thinking about that, but wasn't sure if they were too thin or not, might have to give that a try.

 

[Bill G]

A good number of years ago I bought "special" tool that was supposed to help make perfect bends.........

Yeah
I have no idea where it went.

 

[Woodwackr]

A good number of years ago I bought "special" tool that was supposed to help make perfect bends.........

Yeah
I have no idea where it went.

Into the “special tool” drawer along with 347 other “special” tools.
The estate sale folks will finally find it once you croke.

 

[Hoggwood]

I’ve cut a lot of spokes from old tossed bicycle rims. Few different diameters. Works dandy.

 

[hacskaroly]

I’ve cut a lot of spokes from old tossed bicycle rims. Few different diameters. Works dandy.

Heck yeah, that is a good idea too...I think I have a spare tire outside somewhere that may donate its spokes!

 

[pbillyi69]

A good number of years ago I bought "special" tool that was supposed to help make perfect bends.........

Yeah
I have no idea where it went.

was is a small crescent wrench... lol

 

[Bill G]

I’ve cut a lot of spokes from old tossed bicycle rims. Few different diameters. Works dandy.

You won't get much from this one..........

 

[Bill G]

was is a small crescent wrench... lol

No it was some special pliers type tool folks on "another site" were bragging about so I thought what the hell I will try it.

As for a small crescent wrench I was just thinking about the last time I got a new one. I had a Craftsman 10 inch that was probably from the 1990's. The damn thing would not move and I could not get it disassembled. Craftsman is supposed to have a "lifetime" warranty but of course the stores are belly up. Our local discount farm store, Farm and Fleet sells Craftsman branded tools so I thought I would see what they could do. I took it with me one day and the nice young lady at the service counter told me to go back and grab the closet thing I could find to it. She said they replace Craftsman with Craftsman or DeWalt. Well they had a 10 inch Craftsman so I grabbed it along with the rest of the stuff I needed. When I was checking out I explained to the young man that it was a warranty exchange. He gave me a puzzled look but rang it through at no charge. Then he wanted to hand me back the old one. Of course I could have taken it back and gave it to one of my sons to exchange again but that would be morally wrong and I told him to put it in the trash.

 

[hacskaroly]

You won't get much from this one..........

Every time a bell rings a chainsaw gets new throttle linkage from this tire....