{"product_id":"pmo-short-ball-pin-pmo-carburetors-air-cooled-porsche-911-930-1965-1989-genuine-pmo-pm-o129-5","title":"PMO Short Ball Pin | PMO Carburetors, Air-Cooled Porsche 911 \/ 930 1965–1989 | Genuine PMO (PM-O129-5)","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePMO Short Ball Pin for PMO Carburetors — Air-Cooled Porsche 911 (PM-O129-5)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The PMO Short Ball Pin (PM-O129-5) is a genuine PMO carburetor service part listed in PMO's accelerator pump parts group (PM-O129 series). It fits PMO triple-barrel carburetors as used on the air-cooled 1965–1989 Porsche 911 and 930. Sold each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e PMO PM-O129-5 · UPC 707924556568\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1965–1989\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePorsche 911 \/ 930 (air-cooled flat-six) running PMO carburetors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePMO 40, 46 and 50 mm carburetors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1965–1989\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePorsche 911 with original Weber IDA \/ IDS or Solex carburetors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot confirmed; PMO parts are made for PMO bodies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1989–1998\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e964 \/ 993 converted to PMO carburetors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits the PMO carburetor, not the car; check your carb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePorsche 912, 914 four-cylinder, VW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable unless running PMO carburetors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis part fits the PMO carburetor, not a particular car. If your 911 runs a set of PMO carbs, it fits. Not sure what you have? PMO bodies carry the PMO name cast or machined into them; send us a photo and we will check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePMO (Performance Machined Originals), US distributor EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePM-O129-5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924556568\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBall pin, short\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParts group\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePMO accelerator pump (PM-O129 series)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePMO 40 \/ 46 \/ 50 mm carburetors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 0.1 lb (estimate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBox\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 4 x 4 x 1 in (estimate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOne short ball pin\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccelerator pump diaphragm assembly PM-O129-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinkage rods and clips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBall pins are the pivot points in carburetor linkage. When the ball wears oval or the pin bends, the linkage gets sloppy: the pump stroke shortens, you feel a stumble off idle, and throttle response gets vague. A new pin takes the slop out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePMO (Performance Machined Originals) builds billet triple-barrel carburetors in the US for the air-cooled Porsche 911 flat-six, in 40, 46 and 50 mm sizes, and supplies every small part as a service item. EMPI distributes PMO. Washburn's Metal in Orange, California lists PMO small parts one by one so you can buy the single piece you lost or damaged instead of a whole kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote which hole the old pin was in before removing it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThread the pin in by hand, then snug it; do not over-tighten.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut a drop of light oil on the ball and check the linkage moves freely through its full travel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork on a cold engine with the fuel pump off and a fire extinguisher close by.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the area around the part before opening the carburetor so dirt cannot fall into the float bowl or throats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter any work, check the throttle opens fully and closes with no sticking, and check for fuel leaks before starting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRe-balance the carburetors with a synchrometer if you disturbed any linkage or air cleaner parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Short Ball Pin fit my 911?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt fits the air-cooled Porsche 911 or 930 when the car runs PMO carburetors. It is a PMO carb part, so the carb matters more than the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit original Weber carburetors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot confirmed. PMO parts are made for PMO bodies; some are shared with Weber, but check before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it genuine PMO?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, PMO part PM-O129-5, distributed in the US by EMPI.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, new genuine PMO.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this short or long?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShort. Compare with your old pin to be sure you have the right length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does it go?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePMO lists it with the accelerator pump parts; it is a pivot for the linkage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat else do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCheck the matching socket or rod end for wear too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pmo\"\u003ePMO Carburetors \u0026amp; Induction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/porsche-carburetion-induction\"\u003ePorsche Carburetion \u0026amp; Induction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/porsche-911\"\u003ePorsche 911 \/ 912 Parts\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fuel-intake\"\u003eFuel \u0026amp; Intake Components\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wm-legal\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePorsche® and Volkswagen® model designations are trademarks of their owners. Washburn's Metal is not affiliated with or endorsed by Porsche or Volkswagen. Part numbers are for reference only.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ California Proposition 65 Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PMO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67101017604211,"sku":"PM-O129-5","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/PM-O129-5-1-scaled.jpg?v=1793701441","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/pmo-short-ball-pin-pmo-carburetors-air-cooled-porsche-911-930-1965-1989-genuine-pmo-pm-o129-5","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}