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throttle linkage ??
i just did a str8 6 to 350 swap and i was wondering what u guys did for a throttle linkage because the str8 6 linkage isnt very good the pedal half way down is full speed on the 350 so its kinda hard to drive. i was wondering what u guys did so it drives right
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07-31-2010, 04:09 PM
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Re: throttle linkage ??
If you've got a rod linkage, you should be able to adjust the rod length to get the gas pedal to feel right. I think you can get a generic throttle cable at an auto parts store if you got the 71-72 setup that you can adjust.
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07-31-2010, 06:17 PM
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Re: throttle linkage ??
Complelty off topic and Im sorry but what color is your paint? Like the name or code, I like the light blue like that but cant find the name or code. Thanks.
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07-31-2010, 06:41 PM
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Re: throttle linkage ??
We cut a chunk (don't remember how much
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08-01-2010, 12:39 AM
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Re: throttle linkage ??
is there some one on here that makes that cable linkage cause the rod on dont work i want to switch to the cable but i dont know how hard it is
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08-01-2010, 09:30 PM
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Re: throttle linkage ??
i used a lokar cable on my 71 no problem
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08-01-2010, 10:55 PM
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08-02-2010, 01:01 AM
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Re: throttle linkage ??
Pictures? I think you may have to increase the length of the vertical part of the linkage and/or lengthen the arm on the carb (or at least the point at which the linkage attaches to it).
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08-02-2010, 04:17 AM
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Re: throttle linkage ??
The truck is going to exhaust today I'll snap a pic if I remember if not when I get it back
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Re: throttle linkage ??
I used heim joints and threaded rod. It's smooth and doesn't bind like a conventional rod setup.
 You could also just go ahead and change to a 71-72 cable setup with THIS.
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