The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Engine Shop 216 Throttle Linkage on a '54 235??

No, I didn’t have to modify anything. I purchased from a fellow member, a complete 216 linkage, original to the ‘52 truck, from the carb to the gas pedal. The 216 linkage solved all of the issues with changing to a 235. The only thing I did was move the pivot forward. I believe the bell crank is the real issue. The 216 bell crank changes the rod angle to 90°. The 235 bell crank is a different angle.

When I bought my truck, the ‘59 235 was already installed with the original linkage that came with the 235, modified to make it “sort” of work. When the bell crank was at full throttle, it reached an over center position and would stick slightly, a condition I didn’t want to experience at full throttle and needed to be corrected.

I know many other ‘bolters adapted the 235 linkage to an AD truck, but you’ll have to modify several of its components.

I’ve included a few before and after photo to show the issue and solution.