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#907128 12/29/2012 5:02 PM
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I installed an Edelbrook carb. the stock linkage will work perfect,I just can't find a heim joint or fitting that matches threads on the stock rod. Not sure what the threads are. They are finer than 1/4-28. Any help would be great.

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First measure the diameter of the rod to make sure it is a 1/4". Next go buy a brand new die that matches your Heim end threads and run it down the rod. The Heim now fits. A very sharp die is necessary so it can cut across existing threads every several rounds without getting diverted. Another approach is to use a thread gauge to find out what threads are on the rod and get a tap from a machine tool supply and run it in the Heim end. This leaves an invisible fix but a special order tap can be pricey.


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Another approach would be to take the rod to your local hardware store and find the what size it is. I know that ACE has cards with both SAE and metric thread sizes on them.

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