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GBowman 10-19-2012 06:59 AM
Carb linkeage options
 
I am looking to lose the cable set up. I like the linkeage I see on many of the cars pictured here which use a rod/rod end/bracket set up. Are there specific ones that best fit these cars?

thx

ERA Chas 10-19-2012 07:42 AM
Buy 3/8 or 7/16 OD steel (preferable) or aluminum rod (McMaster), 5/16 / 24 x 5/16 hole rod ends (Summit, Jegs or McMaster), size rod, tap ends, add jam nuts. Fasten to linkage with 5/16 grade 8 bolt(s). Allow for adjustment.
http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/v...80002Large.jpg

GBowman 10-19-2012 08:09 AM
Chas-thx, what about from there to the pedal? What does that set up look like?

mickmate 10-19-2012 09:05 AM
Search Results : Acton Custom Enterprises, Custom Metal for Cobras

ERA Chas 10-19-2012 10:26 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by GBowman (Post 1215753)
Chas-thx, what about from there to the pedal? What does that set up look like?
Standard ERA shafts, bellcranks and pivot bracket-all heim also. Steel rod bell crank is under footbox and exits at forward edge of box-then aft to pivot and bellcrank on firewall edge of footbox. Pedal is curved steel-drilling it makes it cool .:)
http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/v...0006cLarge.jpg
http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/v...e/24cLarge.jpg
Acton's stuff is male threaded rod and female ends-your preference. Just get rid of cables...

GBowman 10-19-2012 11:39 AM
Chas-perfect thx for the help, SWEET ride You have there BTW:D

olddog 10-19-2012 05:51 PM
If you want a 60's erra look, linkage is the way to go, but be warned. When a motor mount broke, the engine would raise up and pull the throttle open. I have seen many remedies. Drill the mount and put a bolt through it, chain between frame and engine, etc. If you go linkage, make sure engine stays put when a mount breaks.

Gaz64 10-19-2012 06:26 PM
And also make sure the pedal has a positive stop on the floorboard.

All accelerator pedals should have one, not all cars do due to poor design.

ERA Chas 10-19-2012 07:46 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gaz64 (Post 1215818)
And also make sure the pedal has a positive stop on the floorboard.
...or at the end of travel of the primary linkage. Moroso makes this one and it's adjustable-in case you want the wife to only have 1/2 throttle...:MECOOL:
http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/v...ROTTLESTOP.jpg

Gaz64 10-19-2012 08:16 PM
Needs to be under the pedal, otherwise you bend everything else prior to the stop.

All of my cars have stops under the pedal, no added stress to linkages, carbs or throttle bodies.

mickmate 10-19-2012 08:21 PM
You can see the threaded stop on these gas pedals.
Gas Pedal for Contemporary [] - $250.00 : Acton Custom Enterprises, Custom Metal for Cobras

ERA Chas 10-20-2012 06:00 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gaz64 (Post 1215828)
Needs to be under the pedal, otherwise you bend everything else prior to the stop.

All of my cars have stops under the pedal, no added stress to linkages, carbs or throttle bodies.
No bend or stress on anything for a decade of moderate WOT. Cost: about $20...
Nothing wrong with pedal stops either. Wouldn't have it on my car or suggested it if it didn't work.;)


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