Throttle Kick-down Rod

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Oct 19, 2010 | 10:36 AM

sdarring

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Throttle Kick-down Rod

Hi all, I just bought a 78 F240 4x4 Camper Special. One of the first bthings I'd like to do is change to a 4 BBL carb. I am looking at the Edelbrock Performer 400. I see that I will need a Throttle linkage adapter, & a Throttle plate kit. What I am wondering is if the kickdown linkage will work as is, or if I will need to modify / extend it. I see that there is an extension available from Edelbrock, but there is no mention if it is actially required.

To clarify, the truck has a 400, & auto transmission.

I will post pictures & more info in another thread as soon as I get the truck home.

Thanks
Stacey

Oct 19, 2010 | 10:53 AM

bkaul

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The throttle linkage on a 4 bbl sits a little further forward on the engine than with a 2 bbl; the adapters are just to extend the length of the kickdown so it isn't a couple inches too short to reach. I can't say from experience, though, whether it's strictly necessary on that engine application, or if the geometry is such that it can be made to work without it.