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Green66Shortbed · 01-14-2010, 08:45 PM

I'm wondering what you guys are using for throttle linkage. mine doesn't work very well. i have a 350 with an old q-jet. any help is appreciated.

vin63 · 01-14-2010, 09:47 PM

I still use the through-firewall pedal and arm assembly, but I made an adjustable link from the arm to the carb from leftover race car throttle linkage shafts and parts I had laying around. I'll try and post some photos this weekend.

Green66Shortbed · 01-14-2010, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by vin63

I still use the through-firewall pedal and arm assembly, but I made an adjustable link from the arm to the carb from leftover race car throttle linkage shafts and parts I had laying around. I'll try and post some photos this weekend.

i still have the arm on the firewall, so i am just wondering what options there are after that. if you have pictures, that would be great. thank you.

steverino66 · 01-15-2010, 01:13 PM

I found a cool trick on a F**d forum of all places: cut a piece of all-thread from the hardware or home store that will fit your carb fitting, then cut a piece of brake or trans line to slip over it; you'll want to bend them already stuck together if bends are necessary - I found this out the hard way.
Works great for just a few bucks.

vin63 · 01-15-2010, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Green66Shortbed

i still have the arm on the firewall, so i am just wondering what options there are after that. if you have pictures, that would be great. thank you.

Here's my throttle link that I referred to...

Green66Shortbed · 01-15-2010, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by vin63

Here's my throttle link that I referred to...

[IMG ]http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj33/vin63/1963%20C-10%20Build%20Up/Throttle_linkage1.jpg[/IMG]

i think i also just found out what part of my problem is also. i only have enough throw in the arm on the firewall to get half-throttle when the pedal is to the floor. if i move my carb end of my linkage to the inner position on the carburetor, i should get more movement out of the carburetor. hopefully i can use your picture to help me figure something out.

vin63 · 01-15-2010, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Green66Shortbed

i think i also just found out what part of my problem is also. i only have enough throw in the arm on the firewall to get half-throttle when the pedal is to the floor. if i move my carb end of my linkage to the inner position on the carburetor, i should get more movement out of the carburetor. hopefully i can use your picture to help me figure something out.

Yep, that's why I made mine adjustable. There are three holes in the outer rod that allows the inner rod to slide further inward (secured with a hitch pin). And, the ends are threaded for finer adjustments.

70 Suburban · 01-15-2010, 01:20 PM

I am goin drive BY wire

01-14-2010, 08:45 PM	#1
Green66Shortbed Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: St. Charles, IA Posts: 34	Throttle linkage I'm wondering what you guys are using for throttle linkage. mine doesn't work very well. i have a 350 with an old q-jet. any help is appreciated.

01-14-2010, 09:47 PM	#2
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: Throttle linkage I still use the through-firewall pedal and arm assembly, but I made an adjustable link from the arm to the carb from leftover race car throttle linkage shafts and parts I had laying around. I'll try and post some photos this weekend. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

01-15-2010, 01:13 PM	#4
steverino66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: oklahoma Posts: 663	Re: Throttle linkage I found a cool trick on a F**d forum of all places: cut a piece of all-thread from the hardware or home store that will fit your carb fitting, then cut a piece of brake or trans line to slip over it; you'll want to bend them already stuck together if bends are necessary - I found this out the hard way. Works great for just a few bucks.

01-15-2010, 01:20 PM	#8
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: Throttle linkage I am goin drive BY wire __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F*D the wife drive...(cant fix women) Last edited by 70 Suburban; 01-15-2010 at 01:26 PM.*



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