Mechanical Throttle Linkage

[PaulW]

Well I finally did it. After seeing so many of you with these linkages I decided to create one of my own. The main shaft is 5/16" SS while the push/pull rods are 1/4" aluminum. I may change these to stainless as well but I will then need to find a machine shop that can cut the threads on them. I was having trouble getting the arms to have enough bite to hold on the rod so I finally pre-located their position and then drilled small holes into the 5/16" rod so the set screws now act as pins. The feel is so much nicer than the cable and I think I will be able to go with a lighter spring. I backed the supports behind the dash with some pieces of 1/4" X 2" angle aluminum. This stiffened up the firewall nicely.

All in all it was pretty straight forward just a lot of trial fitting. Of course now it all comes back off for clean-up and the painting of the arms etc.

[Gumball]

Very nicely done. This is a great mod that truly adds to the driveability of these cars, as well as giving them a touch of originality.

[cHEAPSNAKE]

Nice work. The look and feel of mechanical linkage is well worth the effort.

[riptide motorsport]

very very nice!