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05-18-2008, 07:01 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Bakersfield CA
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Throttle linkage HELP NEEDED ASAP
I have a '64 with a 283 and I just put a brand spankin' new 4 barrel Edelbrock carb on it today. The linkage is the rod type with the two springs and the rod is too short (when the linkage is loosely attached to the carb it is in the WOT position). I bought a kit to switch over to a cable linkage but is there an easier way? I don't have much time to lend to this problem do to the fact that it's my DD and I have to go to work tomorrow.
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05-18-2008, 07:09 AM
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Location: Knoxville Tenn.
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Re: Throttle linkage HELP NEEDED ASAP
Go to the hardware store and buy a piece of all thread the same diameter and thread size as you have now. Cut it to the lenght you need.
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05-18-2008, 07:54 AM
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65 - Chevy C10
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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Re: Throttle linkage HELP NEEDED ASAP
X2. You can buy one from a parts store but you may pay double.
This is the one I got at kragen I think. But here is the summit link. Its pretty nice. Edelbrock Throttle Linkage 8010 Last edited by salazar44; 05-18-2008 at 07:58 AM. |
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05-18-2008, 08:00 AM
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65 - Chevy C10
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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Re: Throttle linkage HELP NEEDED ASAP
Yes... thats what I thought. Here is the linkage at kragen.
Kragen Parts Link However... If you have the cable setup you might just want to go with that. Unless you plan on returning it or something. |
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05-18-2008, 04:01 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Western IL
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Re: Throttle linkage HELP NEEDED ASAP
You can get smooth 1/4" rod at any hardware store. Bend each end, making the length bend to bend 12". Drill holes for cotter pins to hold washers out on the bent ends. This is what I did on the exact same setup.
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05-19-2008, 07:55 AM
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Location: Bakersfield CA
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Re: Throttle linkage HELP NEEDED ASAP
I got some allthread and bent it to the right position and it came out great. Too bad I'm not gonna be keeping the new carburetor on it...
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