Cowl to fender prop rod issue

[Jemezcrusher]

I am running a 235 and added dual carb manifold and a couple of carbs from Tom Langdon. The rear carb interferes with the prop rod that goes from the cowl to the inner fender.

Wondering what others have done when presented with this problem. Will have to either modify the rod (bend and brace?) or relocate the mounting position on the cowl.

Any experience?

[MARTINSR]

I know that years ago I moved the rod simply shortening it and moving the bracket back on the fender. I had to drill one hole and used a different fender bolt for the other.

Brian

[Jemezcrusher]

That is quite the set up! Was looking at it a few minutes ago. I can lower the rod on the cowl side and it will slip between the carb and the manifold at the riser, or to keep it at the same level as the other, attach to the firewall and back it up on the inside with a longer piece of steel. The curved cowl section offers some strength that is not present on the flat section of the firewall but think a long flat piece of steel on the other side of the flat firewall should work

[Fiftee3]

Remove the rod. Cut it about 6" from the firewall side. Put each piece in a vise and bend. Get a steel rod from Home Depot,about 4 bucks ans two 3/8 threaded couplings. Cut a section of the purchased rod, bend and tap. Paint it and Done!
Works great. I have Langdons set up too... Good luck...

[Fiftee3]

[MARTINSR]

The only problem with that is it will flex when tightened to pull the front end over. That rod is a pretty important part of the front sheetmetal alignment.

Brian

[Fiftee3]

Brian, I might tend to agree with you, however, I drove mine daily, snow and all for a full year before I took it all part again and it's fine.
I have seen many with dual carbs that leave it off completely, that steel rod is pretty strong and I can pull the fender in too far.
And that was with the straight axle front end, NJ potholes and all!
But, as with any hobby, just a quick inexpensive idea that worked for me.

[Fiftee3]

Here's a picture f it in the truck...

[MARTINSR]

Originally Posted by Fiftee3

Here's a picture f it in the truck...

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That's a damn cool engine compartment!

Brian

[MARTINSR]

Originally Posted by Fiftee3

Brian, I might tend to agree with you, however, I drove mine daily, snow and all for a full year before I took it all part again and it's fine.
I have seen many with dual carbs that leave it off completely, that steel rod is pretty strong and I can pull the fender in too far.
And that was with the straight axle front end, NJ potholes and all!
But, as with any hobby, just a quick inexpensive idea that worked for me.

No, that's cool. I didn't think it would pull the fender without straightening out the rod. If you found it to not do that, cool.

Brian