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03-03-2021, 01:05 PM | #1 |
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Finally running after 50 years
I have been busy but finally had time to get it running.
Thanks again for the parts that were given to me. https://youtube.com/shorts/qHOJLEAFIfM Need suggestions on what to use to connect my edelbrock carburetor to the bellcrank as I can't seem to find anything local. I tried using an old throttle rod but it was too short and would get stuck. Any suggestions? If you have links I'd appreciate it, I'm horrible at searching for things I'm not used to working on. |
03-03-2021, 06:41 PM | #2 |
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Sounds and looks great.
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03-03-2021, 06:57 PM | #3 |
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Re: Finally running after 50 years
You have the most important part of that throttle aparatus. The little ball studs are avaialble at Snyders. Part number a-9743. The rods...can't help ya with that one. Try that wrecking yard in AZ that advertizes in HMN. Or try Hills Restorations in Racine , Ohio.
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03-03-2021, 06:58 PM | #4 |
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I think there are 2 springs on that thing too. Macs, or Concourse Parts
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03-03-2021, 08:32 PM | #5 |
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Lookin good. Glad to see the progress. Someone on here (likely K) will have the exploded diagram for the linkage. From that you'll get a part number. Many years ago I replaced the teapot on my 55 manual trans car with a 1406 Edelbrock. I don't remember the specifics, but if got a pile of old throttle pieces, bellcrank, heim joints, etc. I probably used whatever was handy out of that box.
If you're using the large hole at the top, there's a bushing/washer for it. Might find it at a parts store, or the Edelbrock site. |
03-03-2021, 09:20 PM | #6 |
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There won't be a factory linkage rod the correct length if you change carburetor styles. Sal |
03-03-2021, 09:27 PM | #7 |
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Although I expect criticism, you could eliminate the complex throttle assembly and use a Lokar pedal and cable.
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03-03-2021, 10:32 PM | #8 |
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ChadCurrent,
Does the car have a Manual or Automatic transmission? |
03-04-2021, 06:36 PM | #9 |
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03-04-2021, 07:57 PM | #10 |
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Re: Finally running after 50 years
Borg warner t10 4 speed
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03-04-2021, 08:09 PM | #11 |
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It's a pain around here as no one has piles of parts lying around so I have to hunt down ideas online and try to make sense of it and try to buy the parts. I am pretty sure I can make something work. I found a universal throttle rod at classic auto industry's I might be able to trim down and bend something that will work.
I had no idea what a lokar pedal and cable was. I might investigate it some. Possibly in the future I'd like to find a 57 intake and 57 tbird carburetor, a distributor with the tach drive and a mechanical tach to get a little closer to the original year but I'm gonna have to wait until this covid stuff ends and swap meets return. |
03-04-2021, 08:36 PM | #12 |
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Get some small rod ends and thread some rod the length you need
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03-04-2021, 08:43 PM | #13 |
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Get some small rod ends and thread some rod the length you need. That is what I did on my 54 Ford (312 with toploader)
Maybe look for some standard shift linkage off a Bird?
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I think you described the build details in a previous post. What year BIRD and what year engine? Read This - https://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/...kage/index.php
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03-09-2021, 07:08 PM | #16 |
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It's a 56 tbird, I have no idea what year the engine is? Just a 292 and a free old intake manifold my uncle gave me.
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03-09-2021, 07:55 PM | #17 |
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Chad, I purchased the Lokar pedal for my 55 T-bird. I'm keeping the 292 but converting to a C4 transmission. I will use the Lokar throttle and kickdown cables as well. I have a Holley 1850 Street Avenger 570 carburetor on a 57 "B" manifold. Lokar has 2 pedals. I chose the one that most resembles the stock pedal. It did require cutting a hole in the firewall, about 3/4" above where the floor meets the firewall. I used a 2" cut-off wheel to make the hole. You can look at the pedal choices and installation instructions on Lokar's website. If you go this route, don't discard your original bellcrank assembly (or any OEM parts for that matter).
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I used one of these Lokar units. 2 bolts thru firewall, 1 above for the cable. Part of my reason is the floor pan was so rough under the original throttle pedal. T-5, so no other linkage or kickdown switch necessary.
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