Painting Project Update

[Tom Wesenberg]

Originally Posted by bobgreco

Jim,

I looked back at my old pictures and that is the same carb rod I took off. Upon closer look, it is bent kind of funny. I also looked at other photo's of engines and see what you mean about it being straight. I'll have to get a new one.

Thanks!!

You can easily straighten the throttle rod, then bend the forged arm BACK where it should be. The forged arm is easily bent COLD, and I often see them bent ahead to the point where the carb won't idle down. I supose it bends during a careless engine removal, when the cross shaft hasn't been removed FIRST, as it should be.

Looks like you are moving right along on the truck and it's looking good!