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| | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 863 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 863 | The throttle rod on my 1949 3100 with the 216 cu.in. engine is really worn at the pivot points. I have checked all the known vendors for this part with no luck. The rod I need is the rod from the carburetor to the linkage on the side of the block with the return spring tab. Does anyone know where I can get a NEW throttle rod or what are you guys using for this rod with the spring tab?
Tim
"Pay attention to the details! It ALWAYS pays off."
1949 Chevrolet 3100 Series 1/2 ton Pickup
1964 Chevrolet C10 (Ol' Yella) (SOLD)
1958 Chevrolet Biscayne 2 door (SOLD)
1970 VW Beetle
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,513 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,513 | My suggestion would be to cut off the worn elbow(s), run a 1/4" fine thread die over the end(s) and grab one (or 2) of these from your local FLAPS.
1952 1300 Canadian 1/2 ton restomod You Tube | | | | | Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,611 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,611 | Tim,
I weld the worn portion and grind back to the original configuration. With some patience, the result is very satisfactory.
Paul | | | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 863 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 863 | Thank you CurtB and Paul for the suggestions!! So, I take it there are NO NEW rods available on the market?
Tim
"Pay attention to the details! It ALWAYS pays off."
1949 Chevrolet 3100 Series 1/2 ton Pickup
1964 Chevrolet C10 (Ol' Yella) (SOLD)
1958 Chevrolet Biscayne 2 door (SOLD)
1970 VW Beetle
| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 1,624 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2005 Posts: 1,624 | I needed what I think you need. Please forgive, but I found that a Ford rod was available from "Mac's Ford Parts" that fit. "Bob Drake" also others also carry them. Shhhhh, "Loose lips sinks ships"!
Six volt guy living in a twelve volt world
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