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My 1951 GMC 216 engine is near ready to drag Main. I've got about all the heavy lifting done. Now I've hit the wall.
I've got a gas pedal and a good Carter carb. with nothing solid in between. I need some jimmy knowhow and hopefully
some pictures. There's a little two piece swivel, and two pieces of rod, supposedly from the throttle arm on the carb and
from the gas pedal, and a spring (in a basket). Has anyone got pics and info to help

Here's a shot of the linkage between the gas pedal (not there currently) and the crank on the side of the engine block, along with the links between it and the pedal and carb. This is from my '51 3100. Hope that helps.

Just one point........a US ‘51 GMC would have a GMC 228 engine which is different than the Chev 216. While the throttle linkage might be similar.

Attached pictures of a ‘50 GMC 228 linkage.

Looks like GMC is different from Chevy from belcrank and return spring

Maybe O.P. Can clarify what he has? Maybe a pic of his parts in the basket might help

Den-den, SN stamped on right side machined surface will start with displacement if GMC engine.

Ed

klhansen, you are showing some help there, Can't quite see the swivel part, but looks like the correct
line of the springs. appreciate!

klhansen. looks like we have something similar. I can't quite see the swivel in your photos, Still not sure if I have it
all. Raining too hard to get to the barn right now but see some up to this. I'll let you know. Thanks!

Shop Shark, Your pics are some help. I can't quite see the swivel( a more knowledgeable feller calls
it a bellcrank) but the spring local helps. Just not sure I have all this swivel thingamajig.

All right Showkey, I'll take my medicine! Don't know why I posted that my engine was
a 216 c.i. It is and always has been a 228. I've been in conversation about a 216, a poor excuse.
But, importantly at hand, the photos in your post show that I have all the pieces for my
throttle linkage. I was even off on my spring arrangement. And I bet klhansen can benefit from the
photos, I know I twisted and turned for some time trying to picture how the puzzle worked. Thanks
for answering my little problem. Sure it won't be the last .
On that note. someone have an opinion petronix (existing distributor) ignition?

For Dad's 50: Enjoyed the video. The procedure is familiar. Lot's of wanta-be oldie lovers should
watch it!

den-den, do a Stovebolt search using the search in the bar right above this thread. No need to start another discussion on Pertronix. It’s already been beat to death. If you just can’t help yourself please start a new thread, maybe in the Electrical Bay Forum. Thanks

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