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Throttle control linkage Volvo B16 (Early 445)

Play in the accelerator pedal, sluggish response or a throttle wire that snags can often be traced to worn ball joint shells and stretched linkage parts in the carburetor control. On the early 445 with the B16A motor, the throttle control works mechanically against the Zenith or twin SU carburetor, and every bit of play in the joints means poorer metering at idle and part throttle.

All products in category: Throttle control linkage Volvo B16 (Early 445)

Accelerator pedal for Volvo PV444, Duett, 1947-56

Accelerator pedal for Volvo PV444, Duett, 1947-56

Duett

$ 38.53
Model year:
1947–1956
Engine:
B14A

OE numbers

81068
Lead-through kit Torpedo for Volvo PV, Duett, B16, Volvo OE 395103

Scuttle grommet kit for Volvo PV, Duett, 1957-61, B16

Duett, PV 444, PV 544

$ 37.18/set
Model year:
1957–1961
Engine:
B16

OE numbers

395103
Accelerator pedal grommet for Volvo PV444, Duett

Accelerator pedal grommet for Volvo PV444, Duett

PV 444, Duett

$ 29.95
Model year:
1955–1960
Engine:
B14A, B16A, B16B

OE numbers

81061
Ball joint (left-hand thread) M5 for Volvo 740, 940, 850, Volvo OE 942837

Ball joint (left-hand thread) M5 for Volvo PV, Duett, Amazon, 240, 740, 940

PV 444, PV 544, Amazon, 1800, 164, 780

$ 8.81
Model year:
1961–1973
Material:
Synthetic
Engine:
B18, B20
Info:
With left-hand thread

OE numbers

942837
Ball joint carburettor link for Volvo PV, Duett, Amazon, 1800, 164, 240, 260, 760, 780, 940, 960, right-hand thread

Ball joint carburettor link for Volvo PV, Duett, Amazon, 1800, 164, 240, 260, 760, 780, 940, 960, right-hand thread

PV 444, PV 544, Amazon, 1800, 164, 780

$ 4.52
Position:
Right
Model year:
1961–1973
Engine:
B4B, B16, B18, B20
Info:
With right-hand thread

OE numbers

959088
Skruv M4-0,7x19 gasreglage till Volvo PV, Amazon, Volvo OE 106837

Throttle control screw M4-0.7x19 for Volvo PV -61, Duett -61, Amazon -61, B4B, B14A, B16

PV 444, Duett, PV 544, Amazon

$ 2.94
Model year:
1955–1961
Thread:
M4x0.7
Engine:
B16
System:
Su H4

OE numbers

106837
Throttle ball joint retaining clip for Volvo PV, Duett, Amazon, 164, 1800, 240, 260, 760, 780, 940, 960

Throttle ball joint retaining clip for Volvo PV, Duett, Amazon, 164, 1800, 240, 260, 760, 780, 940, 960

PV 444, PV 544, Amazon, 1800, 140, 164, 240, 260, 740, 780, 760, 940, 960

$ 1.81
Model year:
1961–1973
Engine:
B4B, B16, B18, B20
Info:
1

OE numbers

959093
Nut M5-0.8x3.8 for Volvo PV, Duett, Amazon, 164, 1800, 240, 260, 740, 760, 780, 940, 960, left-hand thread

Nut M5-0.8x3.8 for Volvo PV, Duett, Amazon, 164, 1800, 240, 260, 740, 760, 780, 940, 960, left-hand thread

PV 444, PV 544, Amazon, 1800, 164, 780

$ 0.90
Model year:
1961–1998
Thread:
M5x0.8
Engine:
B18, B20, B200E, B21A, B230E, B230F, B23A

OE numbers

942836
Nut M5-0.8x3.8 for Volvo PV, Duett, Amazon, 1800, 240, 260, 740, 760, 780, 850, 940, 960, C70, S40, S70, S90, V40, V70, V90

Nut M5-0.8x3.8 for Volvo PV, Duett, Amazon, 1800, 240, 260, 740, 760, 780, 850, 940, 960, C70, S40, S70, S90, V40, V70, V90

PV 444, Duett, PV 544, Amazon, 1800, 164, 780, S90, S70, C70

$ 0.23
Model year:
1957–1974
Thread:
M5x0.8
Engine:
B16, B18, B20
System:
Zenith

OE numbers

955780
Split pin 1.2 x 8 for Volvo PV444, PV544, Duett

Split pin 1.2 x 8 for Volvo PV444, PV544, Duett

Duett, Amazon

$ 0.23
Model year:
1955–1961
Engine:
B14A, B16

OE numbers

907812
Wave washer 6.3 × 11.5 × 0.5 mm

Wave washer 6.3 × 11.5 × 0.5 mm

PV 444, Duett, PV 544, Amazon, 1800, 164, 140

$ 0.11
Model year:
1957–1974
Dimensions:
Ø 11.5 mm, Inner Ø 6.3 mm, T 0.5 mm
Engine:
B16, B18, B20
Type:
Spring washer

OE numbers

61544
Washer 6x16

Washer 6x16

PV 444, PV 544, Duett, Amazon, 1800, 164, S90

$ 0.11

OE numbers

192287

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The group includes ball joint shells, washers, nuts and a screw for the linkage mountings, a grommet kit where the control passes through the cowl wall, a coupling brace and cotter pins that lock the joints, plus the accelerator pedal. During a rebuild, worn ball joint shells and missing cotter pins are typical points to check – replace the whole chain and you regain precise, play-free throttle action. Always verify the version against the car, as early 445s differ in details.