Throttle Linkage Question

[19GMC63]

I have a quick question for y'all. I recently bought a new carb (Edelbrock 1406) for my 350 in the GMC. The PO had the throttle litteraly tied around the q-jet linkage, the other end being that you push on a ball stud. The Edel came with a ball stud.

I was told on the Engine & Drivetrain board that a rod was originially used, but it pushed the linkage. The thing is, the cable that the PO had jeryrigged on there pulls back. Only thing is it rubs on the intake, and it doesn't reach WOT. No one on the Engine board seemed clueless on 60-66s, so I thought I'd try this board.

Thanks for the help.