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sshuttlesworth24 · 03-30-2015, 12:23 AM

Ok Guys I need help! Quick intro- this is a 1969 c10 stepper that belonged to my dad for a decades before he passed when I was 10 in '98. Since it has traded hands twice because family illegally sold it and I recently located it and purchased it back last month.

Tranny is a TH350

When I got it back it had a 2barrel Rochester that wasn't worth poo so I bought another intake w/ a Rochester QJet [I believe it's a 1978 QJet (17058222)]

Two questions...

What can I do to get the "kickdown" or "TV" or "passing gear" cable to reach? It's about 2-3" short of the carb where it suppose to sit.

Second.

What can I use to lock the accelerator linkage onto the carb? Sorry if I'm not using tech terms.

I will like to enjoy the truck this week so any help or suggestions will be great!

lowbucktrucks · 03-30-2015, 07:03 AM

When i changed to an edelbrock carb, I had to buy an adjustable bracket to make the linkage work.
There were two brackets that edelbrock made, one positioned the carb and kickdown almost above and below each other, one spaced them out. This may not be correct but it seems like the part numbers were 8036 & 8039. Look up carb accessories on the edelbrock web site.
Also, there is probably a factory bracket for the quad, but good luck finding one.

1972BlueC20 · 03-30-2015, 11:14 AM

for a stock manifold you can use this :

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/edl-8031/overview/

or if you want to keep it original :

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-70-71-72...dd648c&vxp=mtr

however you should already have that one on your truck. can you take a pic of the bracket that the kickdown cable is attached to now?

you may also have a binded up old cable and that may be why it's not reaching forward enough to hook to the linkage. They are $20-$30 and readily available from online and local parts houses ect.

**michael bustamante** · 03-30-2015, 11:21 AM

they have adjustable linkage for the kickdown cable at oreillys in the performance section where they sell the holley carbs and crome cover and such. i paid 12.00 for mine
the throttle linkage lock piece will most likely have to come from a truck with a v8 engine. im sure youll find one in the parts for sale section

03-30-2015, 12:23 AM	#1
sshuttlesworth24 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austin, TX --> SA,TX Posts: 63	Passing Gear Cable Help Ok Guys I need help! Quick intro- this is a 1969 c10 stepper that belonged to my dad for a decades before he passed when I was 10 in '98. Since it has traded hands twice because family illegally sold it and I recently located it and purchased it back last month. Tranny is a TH350 When I got it back it had a 2barrel Rochester that wasn't worth poo so I bought another intake w/ a Rochester QJet [I believe it's a 1978 QJet (17058222)] Two questions... What can I do to get the "kickdown" or "TV" or "passing gear" cable to reach? It's about 2-3" short of the carb where it suppose to sit. Second. What can I use to lock the accelerator linkage onto the carb? Sorry if I'm not using tech terms. I will like to enjoy the truck this week so any help or suggestions will be great! Attached Images

03-30-2015, 07:03 AM	#2
lowbucktrucks Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Buck creek, sc Posts: 90	Re: Passing Gear Cable Help When i changed to an edelbrock carb, I had to buy an adjustable bracket to make the linkage work. There were two brackets that edelbrock made, one positioned the carb and kickdown almost above and below each other, one spaced them out. This may not be correct but it seems like the part numbers were 8036 & 8039. Look up carb accessories on the edelbrock web site. Also, there is probably a factory bracket for the quad, but good luck finding one.

03-30-2015, 11:14 AM	#3
1972BlueC20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 722	Re: Passing Gear Cable Help for a stock manifold you can use this : http://www.summitracing.com/parts/edl-8031/overview/ or if you want to keep it original : http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-70-71-72...dd648c&vxp=mtr however you should already have that one on your truck. can you take a pic of the bracket that the kickdown cable is attached to now? you may also have a binded up old cable and that may be why it's not reaching forward enough to hook to the linkage. They are $20-$30 and readily available from online and local parts houses ect. __________________ 1972 Chevrolet C20 Cheyenne Custom Camper LWB - 350 / 330 HP GM Crate - TH350 / Mild Shift Kit - Dark Blue / Medium Blue - Paint Code 559

03-30-2015, 11:21 AM	#4
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,878	Re: Passing Gear Cable Help they have adjustable linkage for the kickdown cable at oreillys in the performance section where they sell the holley carbs and crome cover and such. i paid 12.00 for mine the throttle linkage lock piece will most likely have to come from a truck with a v8 engine. im sure youll find one in the parts for sale section __________________ 1967custom



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