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Old 04-05-2002, 10:18 PM   #1
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Post accelerator rod to edelbrock carb ?

How do you hook up the accelerator rod to the edelbrock carb? Do I have to instal the bracket from the other carb? Does anyone have any pix


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Old 04-05-2002, 10:34 PM   #2
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I drilled out the hole on the carb, no problem since
I might have a pic somewhere.

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Old 04-05-2002, 10:35 PM   #3
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Yup, here it is...


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Old 04-05-2002, 10:36 PM   #4
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I used a linkage connector from holley..its aboout 5/8" round with a threaded hole and a tappered shaft to fit in the carb..the tappered part has a hole though it for a cotter pin...I think it was about 10 bucks
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Old 04-05-2002, 10:52 PM   #5
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Thanks you guys for your help. I gess I panic for nothing. I posed this question an got 3 responces and a picture in less than a 1/2 hour, isint this site grate?
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Old 04-05-2002, 10:55 PM   #6
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Hey longhorn...you got a pic with a detent cable hooked up..trying to figure the best throttle spring placement
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Old 04-05-2002, 10:58 PM   #7
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detent cable?

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Old 04-05-2002, 11:01 PM   #8
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wait...a kickdown cable, or a '71/'72 cable throttle...either way, i don't have a pic. The kickdown should be where my throttle return spring is hooked,a nd oneday, it will be.

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If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
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Old 04-06-2002, 07:57 AM   #9
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This help ya Bigjim. The stud the tv cable hooks to is sold seprately by Edlebrock.
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Old 04-06-2002, 08:48 AM   #10
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Yup that helps....Ive got mine almost like that...cant believe I didnt use the intake manifold bolt to hold the spring holder thingy..I used the thermostat housing bolt. I spent a weekend trying to put the spring in the rear...with no luck..Thanks
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Old 04-06-2002, 11:03 AM   #11
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It does look better to the rear huh? I been trying to figure how to run it this way when the kickdown goes on.

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FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite.
If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
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