DB26 Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Hello everyone. I'm trying to figure out what the purpose of the linkage added to my Dodge's engine is for. This is it, attached to the cylinder head on the left. A throttle linkage is attached to it but it doesn't do anything. (The unhooked choke cable has since been hooked up) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinneyhill Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Might it have been part of a jury-rigged hand throttle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC5 Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 A fuel pressure regulator? I'm not sure why it would have a linkage to it though. From what I've read, many electric pumps put out too much pressure for the needle valve on carb (causing flooding) and so a regulator might be used to reduce pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.White Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 (edited) It possibly once had a spring attached to help hold the throttle closed on tick over. I don’t really buy the pressure regulator suggestion. I have a temporary electric pump. Low pressure SU pumps are still available (for £100) although it looks like a high pressure one with a regulator may currently be fitted. Ray. Edited November 6, 2017 by R.White (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelmang Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 (edited) Just an unrelated observation. Your picture looks like the starter cable is rubbing on the steering box. May want to shorten or re-position before a short out. Edited November 6, 2017 by Wheelmang word edit (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB26 Posted November 7, 2017 Author Share Posted November 7, 2017 17 hours ago, Wheelmang said: Just an unrelated observation. Your picture looks like the starter cable is rubbing on the steering box. May want to shorten or re-position before a short out. Thanks I will adjust that. On the topic of the bracket and linkage. I'm going to remove it. The rod going to it is supposed to connect to the hand throttle that goes up the steering shaft. But I don't have that. I guess they tried to work around that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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