Guest Tbird55 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 HelloHas anyone modified their throttle linkage and replaced it using a cable connection, if so I would be pleased to hear how this was done. Thank you and regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenz38 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 (edited) Why you wanna change it ?Its not an easy job to build your own brackets and so on.(..l know it looks strange as a Buick Guy here ,but my Girl have a 54Bird .) Edited November 27, 2014 by jenz38 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miker98038 Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 There's a number of reasons to do that, in my case rusted floorboards and badly worn linage. I no longer needed the "push thru linkage", as the O/D was replaced with a T-5.I used a Lokar unit, firewall mounted, and a cable above. I made a spacer about 2" thick. The spacer goes on the firewall, with the dash pad cut, and the pedal bolts thru it and thru the firewall. I used a piece of 2x2 aluminum angle to make a bracket to mount on the intake and tie that end down. Works well, and has for ten years. Could be done with a hacksaw, drill and file, but a sanding belt and drill press really help.i could have pictures next week if you desire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tbird55 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Hello Miker 98038How are you. Thank you for the reply I would be very interested to see those pictures. I have not the comment on the Lokar unit. I am considering going to cable to make the throttle operate smoothly, currently very stiff to operate. I am though going to see if the mechanism on the car now is set-up correctly before doing any modifications. There must be something not quite right / as it should be as I have never had a gas pedal so hard to operate.RegardsTBird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miker98038 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 It may be the return spring, or just wear. I also sent you a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957Birdman Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Hi T-Bird55,Before you start changing things I would suggest you go through the whole linkage to see what is binding. When I first got my car it would barely go over 60 mph. I checked things out and found that the rod that went from the accelerator pedal to the linkage was installed incorrectly and I wasn't getting full travel of the pedal. Once I fixed that I had a sports car again. I also have a friend that was having problems and after checking things out found that he had a bent bracket that was causing a problem. Once he bent it back into shape the problem went away. This is just my opinion, but I would try to fix the problem rather than changing the whole setup. If you believe you can improve on what Ford engineers designed in 1955 then have at it. I hope you are able to find the problem, because that is certainly not normal.Regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tbird55 Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Hello LewI agree with you, to change what the engineers initially designed one has to be very sure on what they are doing. I am going to do as you say check out the whole linkage and how it works without any springs - and see if I can find the problem and fix it (it must be something out of whack - or it would not be so hard to work) - if all else fails last option I will modify it with a cable set-up but I am sure it will be in the mechanismPS you may recall the earlier post on the suspension part, I finally got the correct part which fits as it should and brings the tie-rods back into alignment.RegardsTBird55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miker98038 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 I agree with Lew. But I sent a PM if that doesn't work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tbird55 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Hello LewI checked the accelerator linkage, the rod was binding on a bracket and not set correctly. I think once this is dismantled and re-installed with free movement, it should fix this problem. I really do not want to a cable set-up, from your description it seems the rod and bracket could be a common problemRegardsIan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miker98038 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Glad you're making progress. Depending on the transmission, there are some tricks for setting it up. Pretty straightforward for a 3 speed, a lttle more complicated for a 3 sp O/D, and more for a Fordo. Once you get it working smoothly, if it's other than a 3 speed, you might check the manual, or ask here. It's been too many years since I did either to clearly remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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