Carb linkage HELP!

I'm setting up my gas pedal and carb linkage on my coupe soon, and honestly have no idea what i'm doing! I'm running 4 barrel for right now and have the the throttle linkage and carb linkage and a spoon style gas pedal.

So i guess my main question is does the throttle linkage connecting the carb and pedal have to be parallel to the ground, or can i mount my gas pedal lower and run the linkage at an angle? Any other advise would be great!

 

I wouldn't think it would matter. The linkage on my T is a bent piece of rod with a quick disconnect to the carb. I have a rod end that attaches to the spoon

 

The main thing with carb linkage is it MUST operate through the full range of idle to WOT without binding, rubbing, or sticking. It must SNAP back to idle from any position and the pressure required to open the carb should not be excessive (making it tiring to maintain a steady speed). Also it should never be able to over center and prevent the carb from returning to idle.

Frank

 

I am no expert either, but as long as the angle is only slight it should be OK.
Obviously being in the flat plane would be the most geometrically correct.

Most of what you see is attempting to achieve that level look which also looks better as well.

 

Use a cable and it doesn't matter.

 

The rod that H2K shows seems to have a locking mechanism to keep the spring from compressing unwantedly? Does anyone know where to get this type of link ?;as I am having trouble with my repro Ford type rod "stretching".

Thanks!

 

I got that piece of linkage from Charlie Price at Vintage Speed. I've seen them other places as well. It is a push to open to fit on a ball/screw piece

 

Thanks! Push instead of pull so it doesn't stretch right?

 

Yes, The spring keeps it closed on the attachment ball

 

Thankee.