Here is the throttle linkage return spring configuration.
Part of a Holley manifold mounted return spring (Springs and used the catch on the oil pan bolt ).
Works fine. Should clear the exhaust flange.

Before pic is with the original carb. Also you can see the original blue paint
on a truck 235. Panel truck.
Attachments
carb spring 2.JPG (217.19 KB, 213 downloads)
carb spring.JPG (106.93 KB, 213 downloads)
throttl spring.JPG (145.93 KB, 207 downloads)

Last edited by Guitplayer; 09/09/2023 9:31 PM.

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1958 Apache Stepside
1958 Apache 1/2 ton Panel
1959 Apache 1/2 ton Panel