Throttle linkage kickdown bracket questions

Happy 4th of July everyone! Rebuilt my 318 replaced the stock 2 barrel with a edelbrock 500 cfm thunder on a edelbrock performer intake. since the carb is wider the throttle linkage and kick down cable don't line up well any longer. It was recommended i get a throttle lever kit! I did helped a little but also hurt because it widens out the connecting even further. If someone else who has updated in this manner could tell me what I'm missing here I sure would appreciate it. I've attached some photos hopefully!

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