[rb6673]

where the throttle rod connects to the dash relay lever.what goes in the big eyelet of the dash relay lever?was it vulcanized? or was it a part i can buy to install.

the termonology:"throttle rod" and "dash relay lever" was taken right from the repair manual.hope this helps.

also there is a large dashpot near the dash relay lever that has a vacumn port.what is this used for?

[quadfins]

Can you post a photo?

Are you talking about components in the engine compartment?

Does it look like this?

My specialization is 1961/1962, but there may be similarities that I can help with. For example, I suspsect the dashpot you mention is the "anti-stall dashpot". The vacuum port takes intake manifold vacuum and controls the throotle input, so that a sudden removal of acceleator pressure won't totally stall the engine. If you take your foot off the gas pedal, manifold vacuum will suddenly rise (as the throttle butterflies close). This increased vacuum extends a knob from the dashpot, that prevents the throttle from being completely and suddenly closed. as manifold pvacuum equalizes, the knob withdraws, allowing the throttle to completely close more gradually and smoothly.

You can PM me or get my email through this site, the CLC website, or the CLC directory. I am a volunteer technician for 1961/1962

Jim

[rb6673]

jim,thanks for your effort and sorry i did not respond.my wife is very ill so i have been pre-occupied.i have since worked out the problem.
thanks again!