Just can't get throttle pressure rod adjusted...

[TylerW]

Hey everyone:

I'm having a big problem getting my throttle pressure rod adjusted correctly. I've searched thoroughly and haven't really seen a solution.

My vehicle is a '71 Plymouth that I put together from several donor vehicles. Engine is a 1973 318 w/2280 Holley carb.

Trans is a '67 A904. I am using the throttle pressure linkage from a 1975 Plymouth Duster. Everything fits, but the throttle rod can't give enough "push" at the trans..meaning if the carb is at WOT, the trans arm isn't.

If I try to adjust it as the Chrysler manual suggests, loosening the slider at the trans and pushing it forward, the linkage will not let the carb go to WOT.

I did find a bar(at the carb) that's threaded and adjustable but that still isn't solving it.

So what's up here...gonna have to find an earlier model throttle pressure linkage or something?

Thanks guys.

 

[fishy68]

It's a balancing act. Loosen the slider bar at the trans. and only move it enough to allow full throttle pressure on the trans. but not so much that it won't allow the carb to be opened all the way. You can also adjust the bar near the carb to help balance it out.

 

[oldkimmer]

.........it goes alot better with a helper holding the gas pedal to the floor....ofcourse with the engine off.......kim.........