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| | | | Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 74 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 74 | Swapping a 55' 235 into our 49' that had the 216.
Our throttle link from the pedal through the firewall doesn't link to the throttle swivel at the some location in the engine block. The throttle link is too long.
Whats the most common fix for this?
Thanks all | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 | If it is a 1955 235 it will have a spot in the correct position for the stock linkage. It will have a bolt in it now as it goes into the water jacket. Here is my blog post on this subject.
See the USA in your vintage Chevrolet! My Blog | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 396 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 396 | Using the correct block pivot point, as shown by Dave, I also shortened the foot feet rod and rebent the curve.
Jerry
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,299 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,299 | If it is a 1955 235 it will have a spot in the correct position for the stock linkage. It will have a bolt in it now as it goes into the water jacket. Here is my blog post on this subject.Dave, on my '53 216 truck engine, the rear pivot point is not drilled or tapped. On my '53 235 w/Powerglide it is drilled and tapped. Was this rear pivot point used on cars? Carl
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 | Carl,
I have not tried to document all the different positions by car an truck. I know it varied quite a bit.
See the USA in your vintage Chevrolet! My Blog | | | | | Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 74 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 74 | Okay, I see. There is another tapped hole just behind the exhaust manifold. I was able to move the pivot pin there. It was plugged with a standard drive screw... geeze! Finally got it loose after removing the intake/exhaust manifolds to get positive access. What a bugger.
The linkage from the 216 fits great.
Thanks guys! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,299 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,299 | Carl,
I have not tried to document all the different positions by car an truck. I know it varied quite a bit. Dang Dave! Just when I was sure you knew everything...  Just kiddin. Your vast knowledge and generous sharing of information has been a huge help to me. The question which I asked was a pointless one really. I was just curious if someone knew. Thanks Dave! Carl
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
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