Thread: Meller's "Last" Hoorah - '62 Fairlane

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A doesn't move forward or backwards, Ken, it only rotates (revolves around) up and down on the rod above B. It does look like it would either push or pull but it doesn't.

A doesn't move forward or backwards, Ken, it only rotates (revolves around) up and down on the rod above B. It does look like it would either push or pull but it doesn't.

serious yes I always use 2 light springs if you loose one the carb will still return. WOT is not cool when not expected.
Not a real good shot but there are 3 on here

Hmmmm, good point indeed - - - - so now I have to redesign my bracket but it will be well worth the effort. Might even have to put them in 2 different locations???? but maybe not.
Thanks Charlie,
Em

As soon as the rain lets up a little I'll get you a picture of what it should look like

Safety first.

"they" (barrio brothers) may have changed the linkage to the transmission as the kick-down linkage would tie in there also.
Is there another rod (that can you see) that goes down to the transmission? If not, then I would try it as you had it and see how it reacts...

Maybe once Ken posts a picture it'll be clearer.. I think I have a Motor Manual that shows the linkage too... but I'm in Louisiana right now and won't get back home for another week.. so I won't be much help! 8-)

Sorry guys, the linkage on the Mustang is not the same, I guess I was thinking of the linkage on the 73 Ranger I had. One thing for sure the carb linkage should be as parallel as possible otherwise you can put the carb throttle shaft in a bind.

Thanks, Ken, I appreciate it and Mike, I'm gonna have to check for a kick-down but it will have to be after we get it up on jack stands and fix the oil pan plug.
Em

Em,
On the two spring comment, a good way to solve that is to use one large diameter spring, say maybe 3/4" or even 5/8", and a second smaller diameter spring of the same length, say 3/8" to 1/2" with the smaller spring inside the larger. They use common points of attachment, and provide the desired safety backup function. A good hardware store will have a wide range of springs, as will a good automotive parts house.

I like that idea Roger and it helps me on space and looks also. I'll see what they have in Yuppieville this morning and hopefuly git'er done this weekend.

Speaking of weekends, hope everyone has a good'un,
Em

Here's what I'm thinking about doing as soon as I can get to the store and pick up a few items. I want to build and connect the spring bracket to the carb mounting stud and then attach the return spring or springs from the hole in the carb linkage to a I-bolt in the bracket. This way it will be pulling directly against the accelerator linkage kinda like the tug-a-rope game. Whatcha think?

yep. just make sure the bracket (if loose) cant turn and release tension. Cause as you know crazy stuff happens.

Em, this is what the set-up on my Mustang looks likeIMG_4872.jpg

Thanks Ken,
Here's what I came up with and I also plan to add another larger diameter spring over this one but I also may have to use weaker or longer springs 'cause this one sure stiffens the linkage movement.