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Fastymz
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From: Reno Nv USA M&M#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 03-22-2005 01:11 PM
   
I finally got around to making a new throttle linkage. It came out real nice. 
Total cost $15, it works great and looks lot better then the stock one did.
Ok so it's not a big deal. But it was nice accomplish something.http://www.imagehosting.us/?id=344771&type=viewpic ------------------
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 65 coupe 351w C4 Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. My Pics
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johnny 4-speed
Gearhead Posts: 172
From: Larkspur, Ca. USA
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 03-22-2005 01:13 PM
Yeah, that's a nice job! JD
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CometGT1974
Gearhead Posts: 412
From: Asheville, NC USA
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 03-22-2005 01:16 PM
I have been needing to do the same thing for some time now......can you give me a parts list and maybe some detailed pics on how you got it through the firewall and attached to the pedal?? I'll be doing it to a maverick so it should be similar.....
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Hans olsson
Gearhead Posts: 717
From: Sweden
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 03-22-2005 01:17 PM
Very nice!
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- VIN 1F05M139343
- 71 Mach 1 Ram-Air
- 351C 4V 285 HP
- F-G/Stock Aut
- Stockers are way cool!
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Fastymz
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From: Reno Nv USA M&M#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 03-22-2005 01:21 PM
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Originally posted by CometGT1974:
I have been needing to do the same thing for some time now......can you give me a parts list and maybe some detailed pics on how you got it through the firewall and attached to the pedal?? I'll be doing it to a maverick so it should be similar.....
I can't take credit for the idea, this is where I read about it. http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2004/08/ThrottleLinkage/index.php
Where the factory rod connects to the new linkage. Rather then using some large washers to fill in the 1/2". I went to Lowes and looked through their nylon inserts until I found a one that was 1/2"x1/2" it wedged right in the factory part.
What made it work great were the holley inserts from Moroso. I used the stock rod from the pedal out the firewall.
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oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs
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SteveLaRiviere
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From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-22-2005 01:58 PM
Looks great! Is that a new carb?------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Hardtop 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
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Fastymz
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From: Reno Nv USA M&M#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 03-22-2005 02:02 PM
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Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
Looks great! Is that a new carb?
No why? ------------------
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Big D
Gearhead Posts: 5461
From: WELLS, NEVADA USA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 03-22-2005 02:08 PM
 You Did Good.. Nice Find.. ------------------
Don
6T6 Fastback
331 STROKER, T-5
Royal Blue Metallic w/SoonToBeNewAndImprovedFlames
http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/MembersPics/BigD.html
First Time out..
13.384 sec @ 103.388 mph
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 44921
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-22-2005 02:32 PM
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Originally posted by Fastymz:
No why?
Just it looks nice. That's the little hellion that's giving you the ulcer, huh? ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Hardtop 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
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sprcoop
Gearhead Posts: 501
From: Tucson, AZ usa
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 03-22-2005 04:17 PM
Scoop, your timing couldn't have been better! I have been agonizing over what I was going to do for throttle linkage and I need to get it done in the next 30 days. This is freakin' perfect! Thanks for posting. What finish is on that intake? That's beautiful!
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Fastymz
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From: Reno Nv USA M&M#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 03-23-2005 01:37 AM
Thats just an out of the box 3 year old RPM intake. It's all in the lighting, and being real fussy about keeping my car clean. Ok maybe a little obsessive too.
If you look under the return spring, you'll see the intake is dirty. Some thing I haven't take the time to clean yet.
I did get the Female thread Heim Joints from Summit Racing. I couldn't find then anywhere else.
You know every time I see your name it reminds me of my nick name SCOOP-SPRCOOP  ------------------
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afret
Gearhead Posts: 212
From: Lancaster, CA
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 03-23-2005 02:16 AM
Hey Scoop that looks really nice and professional. What kind of carb spacer are you using? Is it wood?
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CometGT1974
Gearhead Posts: 412
From: Asheville, NC USA
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 03-23-2005 08:51 AM
Oh I see....the early mustangs come with a throttle rod from the factory. Mine is a cable from the factory so it looks like it will be a bit harder to make a setup like that work.....
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indyphil
Gearhead Posts: 2690
From: Senoia, G.A. USA
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 04-03-2005 03:31 PM
Hey scoop,
where did you get your Heim Joints from? I have looked in all the local hardware stores and couldnt find any! Im looking to do the same thing.After reading your post (and while I was already fiddling with the neutral safety switch and kickdown linkage) I decided to check the adjustment of my carb Low and behold it wasnt opening all the way! It took some time - I had to move the spring to a better place and that allowed me to adjust my factory style linkage but I desperatley want a stiffer linkage - the factory one has that bend in it for the spring and its not very good. At least on the 1st test drive it felt more powerful, so I guess I should get to the track and see! ------------------
'68 coupe, '66 289 C code
engine, edel 600cfm carb, performer intake, dual exhaust http://www.geocities.com/ottouk_77/68mustang.htm
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 20638
From: Reno Nv USA M&M#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 04-03-2005 03:41 PM
Phil, I got them from Summit racing. I'll look around this week and see if I can find the part number.------------------
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 9476
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 04-03-2005 07:24 PM
Ron,Nice job! It looks great, SteveW
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sprcoop
Gearhead Posts: 501
From: Tucson, AZ usa
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 04-19-2005 02:10 AM
Ron,
Did you ever come up with the part number from Summit for the Heim joints?When I do a search it never really comes up with the right thing. Nobody in Tucson has ever even heard of them. Also, did you have to modify the linkage on your carb? My Autolite 4100 does not have that part of the linkage that would fit that heim joint. Thanks
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 20638
From: Reno Nv USA M&M#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 04-20-2005 01:56 AM
Found it, sorry it took so long.
SUM-MSF4 about $4.00 each.If you ask around locally or search for them. Ask for or look under ROD ENDS not Heim joint.All I did was use the reducer in the large hole in the holley carb linkage to bolt the heim joint too. ------------------
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sprcoop
Gearhead Posts: 501
From: Tucson, AZ usa
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 04-20-2005 02:02 AM
Ok, thanks Ron. I will give them a shout. I'm getting spoiled and hate to use the phone. It just drives me nuts when they have the product and the search function does not come up with it. I mean it's not like they have 1000 "heim" parts.
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 20638
From: Reno Nv USA M&M#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 04-20-2005 02:05 AM
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Originally posted by sprcoop:
Ok, thanks Ron. I will give them a shout. I'm getting spoiled and hate to use the phone. It just drives me nuts when they have the product and the search function does not come up with it. I mean it's not like they have 1000 "heim" parts.
FOUND IT! SUM-MSF4
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sprcoop
Gearhead Posts: 501
From: Tucson, AZ usa
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 04-21-2005 02:42 AM
Thanks Ron, you really covered all the bases. This post, new post and email. You are very thorough!I hope my linkage comes out as nice as yours did. Thanks again!
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indyphil
Gearhead Posts: 2690
From: Senoia, G.A. USA
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 04-21-2005 12:22 PM
I finished mine but not without some problems1) I used male rod ends and used a piece of 1/2 inch aluminum rod (drilled and tapped in the ends) as my linkage.
2) I found that the reducer pieces from moroso also fit the edelbrock carbs.
3) Found that using the reducer on my 68 coupe with an edelbrock carb is a bad deal. I couldnt get full throttle and idle to work (one or the other but not both), due to the pedal rod either hitting the engine or the pedal hitting the floor. I ended up using the smaller hole that is closer the the throttle shaft pivot point to get more throttle movement for less pedal action. I got my male rod ends from an ebay company not summit, they also sell rod ends that have left hand threads - but I dont have any left handed taps or nuts. if you do you could make one that is easier to adjust. ------------------
'68 coupe, '66 289 C code
engine, edel 600cfm carb, performer intake, dual exhaust http://www.geocities.com/ottouk_77/68mustang.htm
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 20638
From: Reno Nv USA M&M#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 04-21-2005 03:56 PM
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Originally posted by sprcoop:
Thanks Ron, you really covered all the bases. This post, new post and email. You are very thorough!
Thats the problem with OCD.
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32valveGT350
Gearhead Posts: 137
From: Briz Vegas, QLD, Australia
Registered: May 2003
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posted 04-23-2005 05:43 AM
I just built one of these for my Aussie Falcon.... such a light and silky smooth throttle action now, almost feels like the return springs aren't hooked up...
The extra pedal travel gives me much finer throttle control too... My linkage wound up like 8 1/4" long, real short I thought..
I did make one Mod to the way they built it.... Instead of using the 5/16th Brake line, I went to the Hobby shop and got some 9/32nd Aluminium tube made by K&S and used that instead... applied a little Autosol metal polish and between the aluminium tube and the stainless rod ends, the thing came up real shiny! matches the Ford racing polished valve covers and the Polished Holley float bowls...
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