1956 desoto throttle linkage
NYFDX
Posted 2020-09-05 1:30 PM (#602942)
Subject: 1956 desoto throttle linkage


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Greetings,
I have a 56 desoto Firedome with a 330 hemi. Went from a 2bbl to a 4bbl, now looks like the linkage is reversed/not correct, any thoughts as to where to get the correct linkage for the 4bbbl?

Thanks in advance
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57chizler
Posted 2020-09-05 2:50 PM (#602943 - in reply to #602942)
Subject: RE: 1956 desoto throttle linkage



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What kind of 4-barrel? The factory linkage pushes the carb open from the bottom of the throttle lever; by "reversed" do you mean the carb only has provisions on the lever for pulling from the top?
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NYFDX
Posted 2020-09-14 3:06 PM (#603187 - in reply to #602943)
Subject: RE: 1956 desoto throttle linkage


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57chizler - 2020-09-05 2:50 PM

What kind of 4-barrel? The factory linkage pushes the carb open from the bottom of the throttle lever; by "reversed" do you mean the carb only has provisions on the lever for pulling from the top?



Yes that’s what it looks like
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57chizler
Posted 2020-09-15 1:32 PM (#603219 - in reply to #603187)
Subject: RE: 1956 desoto throttle linkage



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You'll have to use your fabrication skills to modify the lever so it will accept push linkage. A simple plate that bolts to the existing lever and extends below the throttle shaft.
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