351w throttle linkage problem

[Waxmaster]

I just swapped my 289 for a 351w. I am ready to hook the throttle linkage back to the accelerator pedal and realized the valve cover won't allow it. Does anyone have an easy solution for this problem? I have heard some people say a body lift will fix it. I would rather not do a body lift though.

 

[Broncobowsher]

I did mine by bending the linkage. Some of the venders (I think I last saw it in the Duff catalog) sell a revised bellcrank for the 351 swap

 

[SHX669]

I've done both .
Bent the linkage and install a shorter bell crank.
SHX

 

[fordtrucksrule]

i used the bc throttle cable. works great on mine

 

[Waxmaster]

I did mine by bending the linkage. Some of the venders (I think I last saw it in the Duff catalog) sell a revised bellcrank for the 351 swap

I think my valve covers may have something to do with it. I have the edelbrock aluminum covers which are a little taller than most. When I muscled the accelerator rod through the firewall it wasn't moving more than a 1/4" inch and scratched the valve cover pretty good. If i bend the bell housing will it still have enough movement?

 

[Waxmaster]

i used the bc throttle cable. works great on mine

Does the throttle cable eliminate the bell hosing/accelerator linkage contraption? And if so where do I find this stress reliever?

 

[Waxmaster]

Ordered the bc throttle cable. Whew... Thought that was gonna need more fabrication. Looks like I can move on to the next problem now...

 

[wildbill]

%) %) %) I just fabed a rod from the firewall to the carb did away with the bellcrank works good and has been working for 36 years now good luck. Bill %) ;D