The Ford Barn - View Single Post - Same question, different approach-pictorial

rotorwrench · 12-13-2019, 04:12 PM

If I remember correctly, the Fords for 38 & 39 were similar but with obvious differences. The throttle & choke rods come through the firewall behind the dash and have a slotted fork attachment so there is some adjustability. The flat blade was attached to the rod fork with a screw that could be tightened in a position for best function. The dash had a slotted grommet that fit in the hole for the knob to pass through.

Here is a link to the throttle/choke rods at the DC site. https://www.dennis-carpenter.com/en/...-throttle-rods

DC mentions it fits Mercury but it may need tweeking. I only believe it when its installed and working.

I use a but load of different type cables on the helicopters and they aren't near as reliable as the old Ford set up like that.

12-13-2019, 04:12 PM	#14
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,462	Re: Same question, different approach-pictorial If I remember correctly, the Fords for 38 & 39 were similar but with obvious differences. The throttle & choke rods come through the firewall behind the dash and have a slotted fork attachment so there is some adjustability. The flat blade was attached to the rod fork with a screw that could be tightened in a position for best function. The dash had a slotted grommet that fit in the hole for the knob to pass through. Here is a link to the throttle/choke rods at the DC site. https://www.dennis-carpenter.com/en/...-throttle-rods DC mentions it fits Mercury but it may need tweeking. I only believe it when its installed and working. I use a but load of different type cables on the helicopters and they aren't near as reliable as the old Ford set up like that.