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I was just fooling around under the hood, and with the wife's help pushing the gas pedal, I realized I'm not getting full throttle with the pedal all the way down. I don't like the slop in the 69 pedal, and wondered what might be a better setup. Any opinions appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
RJ
 
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what carb is on your vehicle now?
Should be easy to WOT with Rochester factory or Holly factory setup with correct linkage with or without ZL2 induction system. Shoot a few pics of your setup so we can see what you got there now.
 
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It isn't that I can't adjust it now that I see the issue. I can adjust it once I cut some more threads on the rod, but I never liked the original equipment plastic floor bracket or the sloppiness in it. Last one on there split into two pieces. Guess I truly have a lead foot.

I have a Quik Fuel 750 by the way.
 
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I once had the same problem and cut threads and could just get full throttle. I learned later that my through-firewall throttle rod was twisted from some hard driving in an earlier life. After the throttle part was replaced with another GM unit it was much easier to adjust.
 
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I shortened my throttle rod and cut new threads on it, put it together again and got full throttle, but I really want a cable set-up. Don't really care that it isn't original equipment.
Engine was hauling *** on two barrels until this fix, haha. Cant wait to get it out tomorrow and see what 4 barrels will do.
Wanted to take it up to Bradenton FL to the 1/4 mile track, instead of the local 1/8 mile. Will be better suited to that track with the 4-speed and 4.10 rears. Trouble is, you run 11.99 or quicker and then have to have roll bar and 5-point belts. or you can't come back. Not really too sure I want to put all that in.
RJ
 
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check out the new Jegs book, they have a linkage kit that comes with billet parts, 555-15798 is the part number, also check out smith racecraft.
 
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I purchased the Lokar (69 style) kit that has the rod that passes through the factory firewall hole. I could not get it adjusted correctly for wot, it is sitting in a box on the shelf now. Bought the stock linkage and pedal, now I have wot with no slop. Might want to make sure the pedal rod is inserted all the way through the throttle arm(the D shaped opening).
 
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