Accelerator Linkage Modification

[Dirtrack49]

I was checking my linkage for my accelerator the other day and found that I was not getting full throttle. That might explain why I am only getting 45 mph with the gas pedal to the floor on my 30' Town Sedan.

It looks like, if I were to bend the passenger side of the accelerator linkage to a more forward position, I could obtain full throttle. I also noticed, that the control rod from the accelerator linkage to the carburetor, is rubbing against the GAV shaft. It had some bend in it from the PO, in what appears to be an attempt to clear the two rods. This only aggravates the current problem due to the shortened control rod.

So my question is, would it be safe to try and bend the end of the accelerator shaft to move it not only forward, but outward to clear the GAV shaft?

Thanks for any and all input.

Tom L.