Throttle Rod issues & pic request. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

skokie · 01-30-2005, 03:53 AM

Ok I went to install the qjet and I ran into a problem with the throttle rod. PO must have changed it out when he put the holley on there. The problem is that the throttle rod was getting stuck on the kickdown switch plunger plate. I removed the plate for the time being and the problem is solved. If anyone has a 400 turbo with the kickdown switch mounted to the carb can you please post a pic? Also the metal fuel line that I bought on one end the nut is too big for the fuel pump. I had a short piece of metal tube with the correct size nut for the qjet so I hooked that up and then ran a 4 inch fuel hose to the other half of the old setup. Other than that the truck runs great with the qjet on there. I need to ajdust the timing and the carb a little.

Thanks

skokie · 01-30-2005, 04:00 AM

Well after doing some searching it looks like I found the pic I was looking for. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=kickdown
Looks like I got a throttle rod to bend.

72402 · 01-30-2005, 01:43 PM

Sounds like you've got a fuel pump with a 5/16 line outlet. If it has an adapter fitting between the pump and the line, you can change it to fit your 3/8 line. Otherwise, you'll have to change the pump. Unless your truck came with a 350-4bbl setup, it's probably got 5/16 line from the tank to pump. Depending on your engine and driving habits, 5/16 may be adequate. Just some things to think about. Frank

skokie · 01-30-2005, 02:27 PM

Well then I guess its off to the parts store to see if they have a reducer. If not then I will get a new fuel pump. How hard is it to install one of those?

skokie · 01-30-2005, 06:18 PM

Frank
I believe it is 5/16 all the way. I got a new fuel pump that has a 3/8 line for the carb and a 3/8 line for the tank. I guess that means I will have to convert it all to 3/8? Or is there a way I can work around this?

01-30-2005, 03:53 AM	#1
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,354	Throttle Rod issues & pic request. Ok I went to install the qjet and I ran into a problem with the throttle rod. PO must have changed it out when he put the holley on there. The problem is that the throttle rod was getting stuck on the kickdown switch plunger plate. I removed the plate for the time being and the problem is solved. If anyone has a 400 turbo with the kickdown switch mounted to the carb can you please post a pic? Also the metal fuel line that I bought on one end the nut is too big for the fuel pump. I had a short piece of metal tube with the correct size nut for the qjet so I hooked that up and then ran a 4 inch fuel hose to the other half of the old setup. Other than that the truck runs great with the qjet on there. I need to ajdust the timing and the carb a little. Thanks __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234 Last edited by skokie; 01-30-2005 at 04:03 AM.

01-30-2005, 04:00 AM	#2
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,354	Well after doing some searching it looks like I found the pic I was looking for. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=kickdown Looks like I got a throttle rod to bend. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

01-30-2005, 02:27 PM	#4
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,354	Well then I guess its off to the parts store to see if they have a reducer. If not then I will get a new fuel pump. How hard is it to install one of those? __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

01-30-2005, 06:18 PM	#5
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,354	Frank I believe it is 5/16 all the way. I got a new fuel pump that has a 3/8 line for the carb and a 3/8 line for the tank. I guess that means I will have to convert it all to 3/8? Or is there a way I can work around this? __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

01-30-2005, 01:43 PM	#3
72402 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cameron, Oklahoma Posts: 199	Sounds like you've got a fuel pump with a 5/16 line outlet. If it has an adapter fitting between the pump and the line, you can change it to fit your 3/8 line. Otherwise, you'll have to change the pump. Unless your truck came with a 350-4bbl setup, it's probably got 5/16 line from the tank to pump. Depending on your engine and driving habits, 5/16 may be adequate. Just some things to think about. Frank



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