I had an issue with the throttle cable holding my Carter off idle. The cable clamp was binding against the throttle lever. I would check that before shortening the linkage. Carter carbs should be a drop in replacement for the Rochester carbs.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.