Accelerator Cable attachment at pedal cluster, Got a question about replacing the socket part... Options

[jim_hoyland]

I was cleaning up the pedal cluster area and I knocked off the accelerator cable socket. I pushed it back on, but heard no snap. Soon as I touched the cable again the socket came off the ball. I've only been able to press the socket onto the ball with my fingers. Is the socket supposed to have a liner inside ? Any tricks to keep this on ?

[jim_hoyland]

OK, the snap ring is partially intact, Bruce Store is sending a replacement, thanks Bruce (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Two new issues have arisen:

1. I released the throttle body end so I would have some slack up front. When I reattached the cable through the barrel bolt ( throttle body end) there was less wire than when I started. Where the cable used to stick out an inch passed the barrel bolt, now it.s just long enough to make a connection.

2. Next, I thought that the socket end of the cable could give me a little slack. There is a nut behind the threaded socket. Can't loosen it....tight as he'll.

Lastly, I'm pretty sure the cable isn't wrapped, the accelerator is pretty smooth. Any suggestions will be appreciated.