<VV> 140 Carb linkage

[Andy Clark]

Van, I've had good luck replacing all the rod joints in my '65 140 linkages
with small ball joints (Dorman P/N 115008). These are smaller than heims and
don't exhibit the interference problems. They also can be snapped apart when
working on the linkage system. I've only had luck using heims  when building
new linkage for a rotated-carb installation, where interference is not a
problem..
I duplicate the bends in the bodies of the stock linkage rods using 3/16
mild steel rod, but instead of the bends at the ends, I leave them straight
and cut 10-32 threads to mount the ball receivers. The "ball" part of the
joint mounts in the stock holes in the throttle shafts and secondary
actuation arms.
Once adjusted, the linkage stays put. There is also much less slack, so
adjustment and carb synchronization is easier.The only stock end I usually
retain is the sliding one for secondary actuation, which seems to work just
fine.

HTH.
Andy Clark
Camano Island, WA.
66 140/4 Monza Sedan
66 140/4 Stinger Clone
66 180/4 Cord 8/10 #60
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "VAN A. PERSHING" <persh at aztecfreenet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2005 8:57 AM
Subject: <VV> 140 Carb linkage

> My original '65 140 carb linage pretty much worn out, several years ago I
> bought a complete modified set up from a guy (I can't remember who) that
> used little hiem joints along with some other modifications. I looked
> pretty good but I've never been real happy with the way it worked. It's
> hard to adjust, there are some clearance problems with the carbs and,
> well, I just seems like that it could have been a lot better.
>
> Is there anybody out there doing anything good in this area? I'd really
like
> to find something trick, even if it cost a few bucks.....