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hemihead · 09-07-2009, 11:48 PM

I installed a Edlebrock carb and curious if guys are using the stock solid rod throttle linkage or using something else. Any one running the Lokar universal set up? Any pics if you are using the Lokar linkage? This is what I am thinkng of using.

Longhorn Man · 09-07-2009, 11:56 PM

i have edelbrock 750/electric choke carbs on both my trucks with stock throttles... rod on the longhorn and cable on the burb

Tx Firefighter · 09-08-2009, 06:57 AM

I buy two of these...

and a length of 1/4 inch rod. Use a die to cut thread on the ends of the rod and assemble. This gives you a very smooth pedal feel and the height of the pedal off of the floor can be adjusted by shortening or lengthening the rod. Total cost is about 10 dollars. Much cheaper than buying Lokar.

mrein3 · 09-08-2009, 08:37 AM

Throttle rod and Edelbrock carb. Edelbrock makes a piece just for this application. It is called a 'throttle rod stud' or 'throttle rod shoulder stud'.

I purchased one when I bought my carb. Pictures of it on my truck can be seen here:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...60#post1567060

The way I figure it Edelbrock pays people good money to solve common problems - one of them being hooking up an old throttle rod stud to one of their carbs. They came up with this stud and it has worked flawlessly for me since day 1.

**americanmusc1e** · 09-08-2009, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

I buy two of these...

and a length of 1/4 inch rod. Use a die to cut thread on the ends of the rod and assemble. This gives you a very smooth pedal feel and the height of the pedal off of the floor can be adjusted by shortening or lengthening the rod. Total cost is about 10 dollars. Much cheaper than buying Lokar.

Very Nice!!!! I'll have to remember that one!!!

ChevLoRay · 09-08-2009, 01:28 PM

The Edelbrock 600 that was on my truck when I bought it ten years ago had piece of all-thread that was bent on the end that attached to the carb.....

while it got the job done, it just looked like my old shade tree lawnmower buddy had a hand in hookin' it up.

**landarts** · 09-08-2009, 05:27 PM

The truckshop has them for $31, http://www.truckandcarshop.com/trucks60_72/t60_094.html

hemihead · 09-08-2009, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

I buy two of these...

and a length of 1/4 inch rod. Use a die to cut thread on the ends of the rod and assemble. This gives you a very smooth pedal feel and the height of the pedal off of the floor can be adjusted by shortening or lengthening the rod. Total cost is about 10 dollars. Much cheaper than buying Lokar.

Great idea...I am running the edel 750 with elect choke...I'll take a look and see how these can be put on. I assume there is a spot to bolt the heim jt to the carb linkage?

**clay68c10** · 09-08-2009, 11:56 PM

I've done this twice, it worked on my 1411 and now I have it on my TBI. Smooth as butter. It's similar to TX's solution, but a little more $$ since it comes with some extra stuff. The springs are pretty strong.
http://www.bakerprecision.com/longacr53.htm

hemihead · 09-09-2009, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

I buy two of these...

and a length of 1/4 inch rod. Use a die to cut thread on the ends of the rod and assemble. This gives you a very smooth pedal feel and the height of the pedal off of the floor can be adjusted by shortening or lengthening the rod. Total cost is about 10 dollars. Much cheaper than buying Lokar.

Do you have any pics of your set-up?

ATrain707 · 08-11-2011, 01:57 AM

what is that part called in tx firefighter post? and who sell them? auto part store or hardware store? home depot dont carry them

fastwillie 696969 · 08-11-2011, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATrain707

what is that part called in tx firefighter post? and who sell them? auto part store or hardware store? home depot dont carry them

you can come down to petaluma ,sonoma county street rodz can help you ask for jeff

ATrain707 · 08-11-2011, 02:09 AM

sounds good they open sat?

09-07-2009, 11:48 PM	#1
hemihead Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Estevan, Sask, Canada Posts: 185	Throttle Linkage Question I installed a Edlebrock carb and curious if guys are using the stock solid rod throttle linkage or using something else. Any one running the Lokar universal set up? Any pics if you are using the Lokar linkage? This is what I am thinkng of using. __________________ 1967 SWB C-10, BBC 454, T400, 3.73 posi, 20" Coys 1972 K5 Blazer, SBC 400, 4 spd, 3.73, 6" lift, 35" mud grapplers 2011 Sierra Denali HD, 6.6 L Duramax, RBP 96R rims, leveled and Nitto trail grapplers, 2009 Acura MDX

09-07-2009, 11:56 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Throttle Linkage Question i have edelbrock 750/electric choke carbs on both my trucks with stock throttles... rod on the longhorn and cable on the burb

09-08-2009, 06:57 AM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Throttle Linkage Question I buy two of these... and a length of 1/4 inch rod. Use a die to cut thread on the ends of the rod and assemble. This gives you a very smooth pedal feel and the height of the pedal off of the floor can be adjusted by shortening or lengthening the rod. Total cost is about 10 dollars. Much cheaper than buying Lokar. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

09-08-2009, 08:37 AM	#4
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,254	Re: Throttle Linkage Question Throttle rod and Edelbrock carb. Edelbrock makes a piece just for this application. It is called a 'throttle rod stud' or 'throttle rod shoulder stud'. I purchased one when I bought my carb. Pictures of it on my truck can be seen here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...60#post1567060 The way I figure it Edelbrock pays people good money to solve common problems - one of them being hooking up an old throttle rod stud to one of their carbs. They came up with this stud and it has worked flawlessly for me since day 1. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

09-08-2009, 01:28 PM	#6
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Throttle Linkage Question The Edelbrock 600 that was on my truck when I bought it ten years ago had piece of all-thread that was bent on the end that attached to the carb..... while it got the job done, it just looked like my old shade tree lawnmower buddy had a hand in hookin' it up. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

09-08-2009, 05:27 PM	#7
landarts landarts Join Date: May 2005 Location: Star, Idaho Posts: 1,420	Re: Throttle Linkage Question The truckshop has them for $31, http://www.truckandcarshop.com/trucks60_72/t60_094.html

09-08-2009, 11:56 PM	#9
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,996	Re: Throttle Linkage Question I've done this twice, it worked on my 1411 and now I have it on my TBI. Smooth as butter. It's similar to TX's solution, but a little more $$ since it comes with some extra stuff. The springs are pretty strong. http://www.bakerprecision.com/longacr53.htm __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

08-11-2011, 01:57 AM	#11
ATrain707 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: ukiah CA Posts: 179	Re: Throttle Linkage Question what is that part called in tx firefighter post? and who sell them? auto part store or hardware store? home depot dont carry them

08-11-2011, 02:09 AM	#13
ATrain707 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: ukiah CA Posts: 179	Re: Throttle Linkage Question sounds good they open sat?



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