RE throttle springs: For safety sake run an additional spring from the carburetor throttle arm to some convenient place that doesn't get real hot i.e. NOT the exhaust manifold studs. That way if the linkage clip breaks or a cotter pin falls out the throttle will close. If left to their own devices many a throttle will default to wide open. This is not good.


1951 3800 1-ton
"Earning its keep from the get-go"
In the DITY Gallery
1962 261 (w/cam, Fenton headers, 2 carbs, MSD ign.), SM420 & Brown-Lipe 6231A 3spd aux. trans, stock axles & brakes. Owned since 1971.