Intake & Carb Install

[izzy_Britton]

i was thinking about this... you did install NEW throttle return springs right?

and if nothing else seems obvious once the pictures get uploaded you might just need to buy the cruise control bracket just so that the throttle cable will mount properly to the carb. its a 20% part that may solve your problem.

the other thing that just came to mind is: is it possible that you mounted up your cable mount bracket on the back of your intake manifold backwards or improperly? maybe one bolt hole off? one bolt hole forward of where it was before? did you use your old cable mount or did you buy one of them universal chrome jobbies that may not be exactly right?

WithoutPhotosJustBrainStormingIzzy

[77ChevySharkBite]

Originally Posted by izzy_Britton

i was thinking about this... you did install NEW throttle return springs right?

and if nothing else seems obvious once the pictures get uploaded you might just need to buy the cruise control bracket just so that the throttle cable will mount properly to the carb. its a 20% part that may solve your problem.

the other thing that just came to mind is: is it possible that you mounted up your cable mount bracket on the back of your intake manifold backwards or improperly? maybe one bolt hole off? one bolt hole forward of where it was before? did you use your old cable mount or did you buy one of them universal chrome jobbies that may not be exactly right?

WithoutPhotosJustBrainStormingIzzy

Hey izzy sorry just responding I was on the road a lot this past weekend so no phone usage lol

I did buy a new return spring for it because I knew that was essential.

I don't have cruise control on the truck so I don't believe that would present an issue?

Well I took the stock one from the q-jet and it works fine it just needs to be able to move a little bit further up. I found an adjustable throttle cable bracket I was going to give a shot and hope it works that way. And if that doesn't work I'm just going to break down and buy a new throttle cable. Everything else buttons up fine except the throttle cable.

[geezer#99]

To check to see if your cable is too short just pop it outta the bracket and see how far it reaches.

[77ChevySharkBite]

Originally Posted by geezer#99

To check to see if your cable is too short just pop it outta the bracket and see how far it reaches.

It is the throttle cable but was told the possibility of changing to an adjustable throttle bracket would maybe work, should I just get a new throttle cable and work with it like that?

[geezer#99]

Not yet!!
I thought you where gonna post some pics of your carb, both sides with the air cleaner off.

[77ChevySharkBite]

Yeah, I can sorry I was never able to get them went out of town last minute on Friday and got back yesterday evening, when I get off tonight I'll go snap some pictures of it when I get home.

[77ChevySharkBite]

Picture time!!!

Here's how the set up looks currently. The bind isn't as much due to it's not plugged up the pedal, so there's not as much tension but even when I push the throttle on the carb it's hard to push

[geezer#99]

THanx for the pics.
Not hard to see why your throttle doesn't work right. Nasty cobbled throttle bracket.
Your cable's long enough. You just need a bracket like in the link.
That'll get it working.
http://performanceparts.com/part/Edelbrock/8036

[77ChevySharkBite]

Does it have to be the edelbrock though? or could I get something like in the link below?

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...er=228260_0_0_

[geezer#99]

Sure.
That'll work too!
THe edelbrock one was just for example.

[77ChevySharkBite]

Okay I figured so but wanted to double check going to go by the piece now!!

[77ChevySharkBite]

Sooooooo the bracket works wonderful but still didn't solve my issue.....think it's definitely the cable. What you think?

[geezer#99]

So, are you gonna bolt it down.

[77ChevySharkBite]

Here's bolted all down and adjusted

[77ChevySharkBite]

Okay so looks like it didn't solve my issue so getting an 18.9inch throttle cable from O´Riely's so it's going to be here tomorrow so going to pick that up in the morning and hopefully install and get it running fingers crossed fellas

[motornut]

my kickdown hits the Eddy intake
so using this type,yours prob would too
mines rigged to work for now,but who can afford to use it lol
I'll be playing this game before long here,I'm prob goin stock carb
but I got this around here some where....

[77ChevySharkBite]

Originally Posted by motornut

my kickdown hits the Eddy intake
so using this type,yours prob would too
mines rigged to work for now,but who can afford to use it lol
I'll be playing this game before long here,I'm prob goin stock carb
but I got this around here some where....

Yeah it's been a challenge but at the end of the day I'm just thankful it's almost there and running. My only complaint is that a lot of other ppl have done an identical swap and had no issues with the throttle cable so that's what I'm not understanding.

[77ChevySharkBite]

I think I have found the solution a shorter cable!

[77ChevySharkBite]

Okay so I need some help for you guys with electric choke where have you plugged it in or connected it up at trying to get this beast running because it's on the verge everything is set up just need to set up the choke and get 2 other clamps to finish it all.

So can you guys help me please

[Jonboy]

It just needs switched power. Find an open spot on the fuse block.

[77ChevySharkBite]

Originally Posted by Jonboy

It just needs switched power. Find an open spot on the fuse block.

But the fuse block is on the inside so how do I get it in there?

[Jonboy]

There should be at least 1 grommet in the firewall (for the speedo cable). Run the wire you need through one of the grommets. It looks like you could follow the blue wire that is attached to your tach signal on the distributor.

[77ChevySharkBite]

Originally Posted by Jonboy

There should be at least 1 grommet in the firewall (for the speedo cable). Run the wire you need through one of the grommets. It looks like you could follow the blue wire that is attached to your tach signal on the distributor.

I'm going to have to check that out thanks Jonboy!!!

[izzy_Britton]

choke is NOT necessary. makes for easier starts but not needed. I was a lazy bastard and left my choke disconnected. pump the pedal twice and fire.

its been getting cooler here at night so i will probably hook up the choke this weekend or next.

-Izzy

[77ChevySharkBite]

I can't say thank you enough fellas you have been so helpful the truck is alive and it's nasty power, I scared myself a little but it's up and running just have to fine tune it now!!