How to adjust factory throttle linkage 1959 Dodge
Cataldo
Posted 2018-08-07 9:17 PM (#568024)
Subject: How to adjust factory throttle linkage 1959 Dodge


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Hello,

Kind of a dumb question, i just want to be sure, but how do you adjust the throttle and thereby "kick down" linkage?

I have a 440 with thermoquad and a 1964 tf727 in the car with the original linkage.
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51coronet
Posted 2018-08-08 3:54 AM (#568047 - in reply to #568024)
Subject: Re: How to adjust factory throttle linkage 1959 Dodge


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Take a look at this thread for some detailed info. https://www.bigblockdart.com/forum/showthread.php?17067-Anyone-know-...

You would be adjusting the kickdown only. I don't think there is an adjustment for the throttle other than on the carb.

Edited by 51coronet 2018-08-08 3:56 AM
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finsruskw
Posted 2018-08-08 8:07 AM (#568058 - in reply to #568024)
Subject: Re: How to adjust factory throttle linkage 1959 Dodge


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You probably have to start by adjusting the angle of the pedal to the floorboard.
This info should be in the FSM for your car.



Edited by finsruskw 2018-08-08 8:09 AM
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57chizler
Posted 2018-08-08 1:29 PM (#568071 - in reply to #568024)
Subject: RE: How to adjust factory throttle linkage 1959 Dodge



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Cataldo - 2018-08-07 6:17 PM
I have a 440 with thermoquad and a 1964 tf727 in the car with the original linkage.


I assume this is in your '59 Sierra? Since neither that motor or trans were available in '59, what linkage is "original"?

The '59 throttle linkage opens the carb by pushing on the bottom of the carb lever while the TQ is pulled open from the top of the carb lever. It might take some creative fabricating to get the leverage ratios correct.

As for the transmission linkage, the basic setup is to have the transmission lever full forward with the carb at curb idle and the lever near full back at WOT.
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Cataldo
Posted 2018-08-08 6:48 PM (#568082 - in reply to #568024)
Subject: Re: How to adjust factory throttle linkage 1959 Dodge


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Ill take a picture at what I have. The linkage looks original.



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