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skokie · 10-30-2004, 03:06 AM

Where does the throttle return spring connect to on a quadrajet?

Thaks

Brainchild · 10-30-2004, 04:16 AM

To the bottom of the linkage like this

http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/propane/Image005.jpg

That's how I have mine

grayw0lf · 10-30-2004, 10:09 AM

I just hooked mine directly to the (clevis pin) hole in the end of the throttle linkage rod thingy. Expecially good if yoru still making adjustments.

skokie · 10-30-2004, 12:32 PM

Sounds good thanks.

RPOZ11 · 10-31-2004, 06:07 PM

This is from my 72 Longhorn....

*rage'nrat638* · 10-31-2004, 06:38 PM

yea...but you don't have a q-jet?

RPOZ11 · 10-31-2004, 08:37 PM

This is a QuadraJet set-up; what makes you think this is not??

Brainchild · 10-31-2004, 08:44 PM

Looks like a Qjet to me

Says Rochester right in the pic.

May not be a qjet now though,or may not even be his truck

RPOZ11 · 10-31-2004, 08:49 PM

This is a direct pic taken from my C/30. No disguising the truth!!!

Harold Shepard · 10-31-2004, 08:54 PM

RPOZ11 Why is the cruise not hooked up on the BB?

Yes it is a quadrajet!

RPOZ11 · 10-31-2004, 08:58 PM

I removed the cable so one could see the spring present. Installed, the cable would have blocked the view of the spring...

Tx Firefighter · 10-31-2004, 09:39 PM

Skokie's truck is a 68, so it will be different than the 72 pictured above The bracket the spring is hooked to won't be on Skokie's truck. The 68 uses a throttle rod, the 72 uses the cable and bracket.

I'm pretty sure Ragenrat was talking about Skokie not having a Quadrajet. Last picture I saw of his engine, he had a 600 Holley on it.

Skokie told me via PM he was converting back to toally stock, so I'd imagine he's asking so he'll know how to put the quadrajet onto his truck.

RPOZ11 · 10-31-2004, 09:46 PM

Ah Haaaa! You are correct, I do recall this now. Been a while since my pre-72 ownership....Any pics to add please do so!
If I do recall, I believe there was a bracket that possibly came from the thermostat housing? alike Corvette?

Longhorn Man · 10-31-2004, 10:33 PM

Here's mine on the 69, it isn't stock, but it may spark some ideas maybe? The kickdown bracket was fabbed and includes a hole for the throttle spring. (I think the spring looks like crap pulled to the front)

skokie · 10-31-2004, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Skokie's truck is a 68, so it will be different than the 72 pictured above The bracket the spring is hooked to won't be on Skokie's truck. The 68 uses a throttle rod, the 72 uses the cable and bracket.

I'm pretty sure Ragenrat was talking about Skokie not having a Quadrajet. Last picture I saw of his engine, he had a 600 Holley on it.

Skokie told me via PM he was converting back to toally stock, so I'd imagine he's asking so he'll know how to put the quadrajet onto his truck.

Tx Firefighter
You are 100% correct. I got the quadrajet last week from Randy (thanks Randy) I am going to get it rebuilt and put it on the GM intake I got last month.

68w/sbc406 · 10-31-2004, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

Here's mine on the 69, it isn't stock, but it may spark some ideas maybe? The kickdown bracket was fabbed and includes a hole for the throttle spring. (I think the spring looks like crap pulled to the front)

my spring is pulled to the front and it does look like crap!

jimfulco · 11-01-2004, 12:39 AM

Mine also is hooked up to the front, but that's because the throttle shaft bores wore out & had to be replaced, & I figure the factory way (to the rear) is probably why.

10-30-2004, 03:06 AM	#1
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,342	Throttle return spring Where does the throttle return spring connect to on a quadrajet? Thaks __________________ 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

10-30-2004, 04:16 AM	#2
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	To the bottom of the linkage like this http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/propane/Image005.jpg That's how I have mine __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

10-30-2004, 10:09 AM	#3
grayw0lf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Clanton, AL Posts: 1,253	I just hooked mine directly to the (clevis pin) hole in the end of the throttle linkage rod thingy. Expecially good if yoru still making adjustments. __________________ 85' CUCV M1009!!! The newest addition! 6.2diesel, Th400, NP208, & only 36k miles! 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside - Looking good these days! 05' Dodge Neon 88' Winner Escape Sport 1750 - 4.3v6 94' Seadoo SP 84' Honda TRX200, bare nekkid. Just a frame & tires. Always looking for another project or any good deal!

10-30-2004, 12:32 PM	#4
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,342	Sounds good 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

10-31-2004, 06:07 PM	#5
RPOZ11 72 BB C30 Super LongHorn Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chavez Ravine Posts: 1,606	Carb Spring Pic Image This is from my 72 Longhorn.... Attached Images __________________ 72 BB C/30 Longhorn Super HO72 No-Spin, #'s matching, Tilt, Tach, AC, AM/FM HO72 build : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714492 2017 SS

10-31-2004, 06:38 PM	#6
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	yea...but you don't have a q-jet?

10-31-2004, 08:37 PM	#7
RPOZ11 72 BB C30 Super LongHorn Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chavez Ravine Posts: 1,606	This is a QuadraJet set-up; what makes you think this is not?? __________________ 72 BB C/30 Longhorn Super HO72 No-Spin, #'s matching, Tilt, Tach, AC, AM/FM HO72 build : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714492 2017 SS

10-31-2004, 08:44 PM	#8
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Looks like a Qjet to meSays Rochester right in the pic. May not be a qjet now though,or may not even be his truck __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

10-31-2004, 08:49 PM	#9
RPOZ11 72 BB C30 Super LongHorn Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chavez Ravine Posts: 1,606	This is a direct pic taken from my C/30. No disguising the truth!!! __________________ 72 BB C/30 Longhorn Super HO72 No-Spin, #'s matching, Tilt, Tach, AC, AM/FM HO72 build : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714492 2017 SS

10-31-2004, 08:54 PM	#10
Harold Shepard Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Canton North Carolina Posts: 466	RPOZ11 Why is the cruise not hooked up on the BB? Yes it is a quadrajet!

10-31-2004, 08:58 PM	#11
RPOZ11 72 BB C30 Super LongHorn Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chavez Ravine Posts: 1,606	I removed the cable so one could see the spring present. Installed, the cable would have blocked the view of the spring... __________________ 72 BB C/30 Longhorn Super HO72 No-Spin, #'s matching, Tilt, Tach, AC, AM/FM HO72 build : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714492 2017 SS

10-31-2004, 09:39 PM	#12
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Skokie's truck is a 68, so it will be different than the 72 pictured above The bracket the spring is hooked to won't be on Skokie's truck. The 68 uses a throttle rod, the 72 uses the cable and bracket. I'm pretty sure Ragenrat was talking about Skokie not having a Quadrajet. Last picture I saw of his engine, he had a 600 Holley on it. Skokie told me via PM he was converting back to toally stock, so I'd imagine he's asking so he'll know how to put the quadrajet onto his truck. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-31-2004, 09:46 PM	#13
RPOZ11 72 BB C30 Super LongHorn Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chavez Ravine Posts: 1,606	Ah Haaaa! You are correct, I do recall this now. Been a while since my pre-72 ownership....Any pics to add please do so! If I do recall, I believe there was a bracket that possibly came from the thermostat housing? alike Corvette? __________________ 72 BB C/30 Longhorn Super HO72 No-Spin, #'s matching, Tilt, Tach, AC, AM/FM HO72 build : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714492 2017 SS Last edited by RPOZ11; 10-31-2004 at 09:50 PM.

10-31-2004, 10:33 PM	#14
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Here's mine on the 69, it isn't stock, but it may spark some ideas maybe? The kickdown bracket was fabbed and includes a hole for the throttle spring. (I think the spring looks like crap pulled to the front) Attached Images

11-01-2004, 12:39 AM	#17
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	Mine also is hooked up to the front, but that's because the throttle shaft bores wore out & had to be replaced, & I figure the factory way (to the rear) is probably why.



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