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| | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 51 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 51 | Soon to be putting my rebuilt '61 235 into my '46 1/2 ton and want the gas pedal to work smoothly. The old engine was a '55 235 and the bellcrank that the pedal pushed on seemed to have the wrong angle of the dangle and the movement to the carb was stiff and jerky. I want to keep my truck original so am not considering changing the pedal assy. Was wondering if anyone has experienced this and what the remedy might be. Been considering welding a piece to the top of the bellcrank to get a better push angle from the pedal. Hope I'm making sense here and looking for any input you guys may have. Jordy | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 | I think the pivot point on the 235 is different from the original 216. I think you may have to lengthen the rod to make it work smooth. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | Here is a photo of the problem. Look at photo 31 | | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 687 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 687 | Don is correct. You need to drill and tap a hole to make up a new throttle pivot. Here's a link to a pic... pivot I don't remember the exact location. Pre '68 Dave helped me out with the dimensions. This allows you to use the older throttle rod from a 216 without modification to the rod itself. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 51 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 51 | I'll be drilling I reckon. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 51 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 51 | Before I start drilling per the picture, is there a water jacket in that area I need to watch out for? Has anyone done this besides the picture taker? | | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,867 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,867 | If you did happen to go through the water jacket, all you would need to do is add some thread sealant.
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