Originally Posted by Otto Skorzeny
What is the purpose of the bend in the rod connecting the two linkages? Why not straight?
That's how the length of the linkage gets changed to synchronize the throttle plates on the carbs. More bend shortens the rod.


Kevin
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
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