Throttle cable plate connector thing

[86FJNJ]

Does anyone know if anyone sells these plastic throttle plates or makes a more durable replacement maybe from billet aluminum?

I see a few on eBay but looking for something with more life left in it.

[FJmonkey]

More durable? The first one lasted 30 years...

[86FJNJ]

I've been taking my carbs on and off frequently as I play with different jets and replace intake boot gasket etc so the screw threads in the plastic have stripped on one of the screws and the others are weak, I now add zip ties around it to hold it together. Before I spend $45 for a used one on ebay I figured I'd ask if there were any better options out there. Would be slick if somebody made a quick disconnect version that snapped together and apart similar to how electrical connectors connect/disconnect.

[JohnnyTheCraneGuy]

Shit Eric, I never had to remove that plate when pulling the carbs.. I'll see if I can get a 3D model of this guy as well when I go to do the side markers for the 1100..

Will report back soon!

[86FJNJ]

When I pull the carbs I find it easier to leave the cables connected to the carbs and disconnect them at the plastic piece...getting that return cable in there is a pain. I can easily buy one on eBay there are many just didn't know if anyone made a better mouse trap

[Warp84]

I've had my own issues with the screws stripping on the main body. Good to see it's not just me that's had bad luck with the connector. I may just cook up one in Aluminum since my bud has a shop. Need me to see if he can make 2 instead of just 1?

[Warp84]

I've had my own issues with the screws stripping on the main body. Good to see it's not just me that's had bad luck with the connector. I may just cook up one in Aluminum since my bud has a shop. Need me to see if he can make 2 instead of just 1?

I should clarify I mean this as a gift/free and not as hawking of services.

[86FJNJ]

Thanks for the offer, I actually purchased this from a guy that 3D prints them for the Vmax community. It looks identical to the FJ one but I just haven't had time to put it on yet but pretty sure it will be a direct replacement.

https://ebay.us/m/qfCRGJ

[Warp84]

How has that 3d printed version been holding up since you got it? I considered 3d printing but I was worried about loss of strength from heat soaking from it being just above the engine.

[86FJNJ]

I haven't used it yet but it feels very strong and the vmax guys have been using them for a while so I think it's prob fine