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Shoebox · 03-09-2025, 09:53 PM

I don't like the angle of the throttle rod situation I'm looking at in my '51 with 2x2 Offy and 97's. I did this exact swap before, but it was like 15 years ago, and I just don't remember this rod angled like this. I'm thinking of heating and bending the end of the cross shaft about 90 degrees up so it would be a straighter pull on the carb, but I don't know, any thoughts OR does anyone with a shoebox running 2x2 care to show a pic of their carb linkage. Thanks guys.

Shoebox · 03-10-2025, 07:46 AM

Anyone,..thoughts or picture most welcome. Thanks

Bored&Stroked · 03-10-2025, 08:10 AM

I don't see any issue with that angle - it isn't much.

Tim Ayers · 03-10-2025, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Bored&Stroked

I don't see any issue with that angle - it isn't much.

Agree with B&S. I also don't think that rod is strong enough to handle a bend. I think you'll find it will flex at the bend instead of pulling like you'd like it to. There is decent tension on the spring by design so it closes when you let off the pedal.

Krylon32 · 03-10-2025, 08:23 AM

Looks good to me.

Mart · 03-10-2025, 08:50 AM

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If you used 94s last time, the angle would have been less due to the levers on the 94s sticking down rather than up.

Shoebox · 03-10-2025, 09:05 AM

THANK YOU GUYS for weighing in on this, I just needed some affirmation from some knowledgeable folks,....and you all are. I will carry on.

03-10-2025, 07:46 AM	#2
Shoebox Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Holmen,Wisconsin Posts: 1,054	Re: Throttle Linkage Rod Angle Anyone,..thoughts or picture most welcome. Thanks __________________ I went, I saw, I bought the T shirt 51 Ford Deluxe Tudor 32 Ford roadster 39 Mercury Towncar

03-10-2025, 08:10 AM	#3
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,906	Re: Throttle Linkage Rod Angle I don't see any issue with that angle - it isn't much.

03-10-2025, 08:23 AM	#5
Krylon32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 5,313	Re: Throttle Linkage Rod Angle Looks good to me.

03-10-2025, 08:50 AM	#6
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 9,239	Re: Throttle Linkage Rod Angle Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If you used 94s last time, the angle would have been less due to the levers on the 94s sticking down rather than up.

03-10-2025, 09:05 AM	#7
Shoebox Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Holmen,Wisconsin Posts: 1,054	Re: Throttle Linkage Rod Angle THANK YOU GUYS for weighing in on this, I just needed some affirmation from some knowledgeable folks,....and you all are. I will carry on. __________________ I went, I saw, I bought the T shirt 51 Ford Deluxe Tudor 32 Ford roadster 39 Mercury Towncar