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64c20crewcab · 02-08-2009, 02:28 PM

Hey Y'all,

I am bout to swap out the q-jet carb on my pre 86sb with the Edelbrock 1405Prob I am havin is the orig trottle linkage rod is bout 3/8 in diameter. The mount hole on the 1405 is 1/2" in dia. I did not see any "adapters" or bushings from Edelbrock. Any of ya got ideas on how to rememdy this?

The Q-Jet needs a rebuild and I've not ever done one. Dont mean I can't. Its just the Crewie is the only commute vehicle i got right now. I gotta get this linkage thing taken care of yesteray. Any ideas/info is greatly appreciated!

protrash64 · 02-08-2009, 03:09 PM

Washers?

I didnt want to drill my carb linkage, so my throttle linkage is held on with a ziptie!!!!

64c20crewcab · 02-08-2009, 06:38 PM

is yours a throttle cable or rod?

protrash64 · 02-08-2009, 09:12 PM

Throttle rod....pin goes thru the linkage with a cotterpin to hold it in.

DWC · 02-08-2009, 09:44 PM

I had the same issue when I swapped to an Edelbrock. I found a bushing kit at the local A.Zone. I believe it was in one of those "help" kits. May have bought a couple to get the pieces I needed. I can a take a pic of my setup if you want.

Dave

joe231 · 02-08-2009, 09:38 PM

yeah I think washers would do the trick

64c20crewcab · 02-08-2009, 10:55 PM

u guyz rock! thanks!! i actually went and looked at the local o'rileys for a bushing of sort. nothing so i went to the harware store and found a 1" spacer that had a .5 od and a .32 id. all i had to do was break out the dremel to cut down to width and place 3/4" washer on each side of the bushing.... my daily driver goes vroom vroom again. will see how it like the covina/pomona i-10 grade tomorrow morn. that will be the true test. but so far it rollin strong..... man this can lead into so much more :-)

joe231 · 02-08-2009, 10:57 PM

protrash64 · 02-08-2009, 11:46 PM

I have an Ace near me and it has the biggest set of junk Ive ever seen. They always ask me if I need help and Im just staring at stuff in case I need it some day....I actually thought of mentioning it, but I didnt know how much of a hurry you were in. My ziptie has over 100+ miles with no failures

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02-08-2009, 02:28 PM	#1
64c20crewcab Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North SD County Posts: 631	Carb Swap Issue... Hey Y'all, I am bout to swap out the q-jet carb on my pre 86sb with the Edelbrock 1405Prob I am havin is the orig trottle linkage rod is bout 3/8 in diameter. The mount hole on the 1405 is 1/2" in dia. I did not see any "adapters" or bushings from Edelbrock. Any of ya got ideas on how to rememdy this? The Q-Jet needs a rebuild and I've not ever done one. Dont mean I can't. Its just the Crewie is the only commute vehicle i got right now. I gotta get this linkage thing taken care of yesteray. Any ideas/info is greatly appreciated! __________________ ..............................._________ ......___________//___[[___{\ _____ ...../__(_(O)_)___/____/____/_(O)_/ 1964 C20 Long Stepside 3 Door Crew Cab - Armbruster-Stageway Conversion Y2K INDN Chief "ONE OF A KIND, NOT ONE OF THE CROWD" Aug 2010 - Front end frame cleanup & engine swap done!!! June 2011 - Rear end bagged Sept 2011 - Rebuild motor top end Sept 2012 - Parked and slowly working on it. Aug 2013 - Front end bagged - finally! Aug 2014 - Stepside swap conversion done. Finally ready to start bodywork! Have a few KEWL ideas... Here is my build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=335427

02-08-2009, 03:09 PM	#2
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Carb Swap Issue... Washers? I didnt want to drill my carb linkage, so my throttle linkage is held on with a ziptie!!!! __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device Last edited by protrash64; 02-08-2009 at 03:10 PM.

02-08-2009, 06:38 PM	#3
64c20crewcab Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North SD County Posts: 631	Re: Carb Swap Issue... is yours a throttle cable or rod? __________________ ..............................._________ ......___________//___[[___{\ _____ ...../__(_(O)_)___/____/____/_(O)_/ 1964 C20 Long Stepside 3 Door Crew Cab - Armbruster-Stageway Conversion Y2K INDN Chief "ONE OF A KIND, NOT ONE OF THE CROWD" Aug 2010 - Front end frame cleanup & engine swap done!!! June 2011 - Rear end bagged Sept 2011 - Rebuild motor top end Sept 2012 - Parked and slowly working on it. Aug 2013 - Front end bagged - finally! Aug 2014 - Stepside swap conversion done. Finally ready to start bodywork! Have a few KEWL ideas... Here is my build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=335427

02-08-2009, 09:12 PM	#4
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Carb Swap Issue... Throttle rod....pin goes thru the linkage with a cotterpin to hold it in. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device Last edited by protrash64; 02-08-2009 at 09:12 PM.

02-08-2009, 09:44 PM	#5
DWC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 138	Re: Carb Swap Issue... I had the same issue when I swapped to an Edelbrock. I found a bushing kit at the local A.Zone. I believe it was in one of those "help" kits. May have bought a couple to get the pieces I needed. I can a take a pic of my setup if you want. Dave

02-08-2009, 09:38 PM	#6
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Carb Swap Issue... yeah I think washers would do the trick __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

02-08-2009, 10:55 PM	#7
64c20crewcab Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North SD County Posts: 631	Re: Carb Swap Issue... u guyz rock! thanks!! i actually went and looked at the local o'rileys for a bushing of sort. nothing so i went to the harware store and found a 1" spacer that had a .5 od and a .32 id. all i had to do was break out the dremel to cut down to width and place 3/4" washer on each side of the bushing.... my daily driver goes vroom vroom again. will see how it like the covina/pomona i-10 grade tomorrow morn. that will be the true test. but so far it rollin strong..... man this can lead into so much more :-) __________________ ..............................._________ ......___________//___[[___{\ _____ ...../__(_(O)_)___/____/____/_(O)_/ 1964 C20 Long Stepside 3 Door Crew Cab - Armbruster-Stageway Conversion Y2K INDN Chief "ONE OF A KIND, NOT ONE OF THE CROWD" Aug 2010 - Front end frame cleanup & engine swap done!!! June 2011 - Rear end bagged Sept 2011 - Rebuild motor top end Sept 2012 - Parked and slowly working on it. Aug 2013 - Front end bagged - finally! Aug 2014 - Stepside swap conversion done. Finally ready to start bodywork! Have a few KEWL ideas... Here is my build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=335427

02-08-2009, 10:57 PM	#8
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Carb Swap Issue... __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

02-08-2009, 11:46 PM	#9
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Carb Swap Issue... I have an Ace near me and it has the biggest set of junk Ive ever seen. They always ask me if I need help and Im just staring at stuff in case I need it some day....I actually thought of mentioning it, but I didnt know how much of a hurry you were in. My ziptie has over 100+ miles with no failures. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

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