Throttle cable question(s)

4spdragtop said
Is there a way to "re-crimp" the ball on the pedal end?

4spdragtop said
I'm thinking of crimping fishing weights on the pedal end to take up the slack?

How about sawing a Ferrel open to the center, slip it over and crimp it on and/or epoxy??

Is the OEM cable frayed or kinked? If it's just gummed up you may be clean it out with a slow speed drill, a vise, and lubricant.