[Nanders]

I have a 68 cougar and cannot get full throttle out of my carb linkage.

I have dual fours on a tunnel ram. The carbs are 450 holleys set up in-line (same as a normal carb, they are not mounted sideways) I want to know the proper way to get the throw on the linkage right. Can I use a cable like newer cars? If so how would I make that work with the stock pedal which is a mechanical design?

 

[mustangboy]

What's the problem with the mechanical linkage?It should have a threaded shaft that you can adjust?..You can run a newer cable set up off of a 69 and up car if you swap the pedal.

 

[Nanders]

The problem with the mechanical linkage is that it doesnt have enough throw. It will not open the carbs up to full throttle.

I have never attempted a pedal switch. Should I order a set up from a catlouge or try and piece one together from the bone yard. Would a 69 mustang set up go in easiest?

 

[Blue Fastback]

Can you bend the pedal assy up to get more travel? I have done this on other cars after intake and carb swaps ind it worked.

 

[sportsroof70]

I'd install the Lokar 'made for mustang' setup. It's not cheap but I yanked out my '70 setup and installed their's and have been really happy with it. Fully adjustable with as much pull as you need. No, I don't work for them LOL!!!

 

[Nanders]

Blue, I havent tried to bend it, because I cant imagine how that would cause it to get more throw. It would start and stop at a different point, but should travel the same distance.

 

[Nanders]

70, thanks for the advice, is Summit the best place to get that, or should I just call lokar directly?

 

[Blue Fastback]

Bending the pedal up a little will allow you to press the pedal down furthur before the pedal hits the floor. It sound silly but I have done this a few times and it has worked out fine.

 

[sportsroof70]

Sorry to not get back with you sooner Nanders!

http://store.summitracing.com/egnsearch.asp?Ntk=KeywordSearch&DDS=1&Ntt=lokar+mustang&searchinresults=false&N=115&y=12&x=44

Summitt is a good source but call Lokar to make sure fitment is correct.
Fordmuscle guys here probably know if the linkages are the same between 68 Mustang and 68 Cougar if Lokar does not.

Good luck and let us know how it works out!
I love mine!
Todd

 

[ckelly]

If this uses a bellcrank arrangement at the base of the ram, you just need to fab a replacement bellcrank with longer arms. I'm running my stock pedal on a Funnelweb, which is 7 1/2" tall. I just made my own guide and bent up the appropriate shape out of 1/4" rod. A rod end and some engineering and it's all fine.