[Ace57]

So, I'm trying to get my new 700r4 dialed in...and I'm finding that I'm not getting WOT from the pedal. (my buddy puts pedal to medal and I'm only open 2/3 of the way) Maybe I'm being over-critical but it seems like the geometry of the original throttle leaves a lot to be desired when WOT is critical. (And my gas pedal seems to be a loosey-goosey set up too)

Since I'm updating the trans, should I consider updating the throttle linkage to something a little more effective?? (and hopefully not a nightmare to install)

Ideas would be appreciated.....just something simple but effective for the new 700r4

Ace

 

[Ace57]

I'm attaching a picture of the TV Cable bracket I'm using (TCI) and it includes a spot for an OEM style throttle cable.....but I'm not sure what aftermarket throttle cable would fit. Obviously it would be a tidy set up to utilize this bracket for both TV and throttle cables...

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/TCI-376700/?rtype=10

Ace

 

[Chevynut]

If you're using the stock pedal and linkage, all you should have to do is adjust it to give you a higher pedal off the floor. That should get you to WOT with it mashed to the floor. Another alternative is the Lokar pedal assembly.

 

[chevman57]

I`d change it over to the Lokar pedal and linkage. It works very nice and smooth.
Terry

 

[Ace57]

Thanks, I will probably adjust the stock linkage for now, and work towards installing that Lokar throttle. I see Eckler's sells the throttle pedal, and also a cable that looks like it's been sized for our cars.

Chevynut, Do I adjust the pedal with the one bolt on firewall where pedal and throttle arm connect?...just loosen/adjust/re-tighten?


Thanks for the responses

 

[acardon]

Do I adjust the pedal with the one bolt on firewall where pedal and throttle arm connect?...just loosen/adjust/re-tighten?
Thanks for the responses

Not Chevynut, but.... isn't the rod to the carberator adjustable?
http://www.trifive.com/garage/57%20Chevy%20Assembly%20Manual/221-12.gif

 

[dei355]

Thats what I done to change mine over to a lokar cable set up and then set up the 700 cable with the right bracket, I got my bracket from holley carbs. it works great. Later Bill

 

[Ace57]

Don, definitely the rod is adjustable (stock rod) but I thought there might be another way to adjust the pedal height alone. Looking at the connection between pedal and throttle arm, I don't think there is any way to adjust...so I'll do what I can with carb rod adjustments.

I'm pretty sure the Lokar throttle cable will fit into the top portion of the TCI bracket. Then I can keep the bracket and Universal TV cable I'm using.

 

[Chevynut]

Don, definitely the rod is adjustable (stock rod) but I thought there might be another way to adjust the pedal height alone. Looking at the connection between pedal and throttle arm, I don't think there is any way to adjust...so I'll do what I can with carb rod adjustments.

As you shorten the linkage to the carb, the pedal should raise off the floor. It's a pretty simple linkage.

 

[Ace57]

Got 'er done this afternoon. TCI bracket for QJet with mounts for my Universal TV Cable, and Lokar Throttle. I also installed the Lokar gas pedal. It will take a little "getting used to" as it sits a lot higher than the stock gas pedal. But operation is nice & smooth. Thought I'd share pics of the completed job.

 

[davidh]

ha ha, I am running into this issue as well. The tci adaptor for the carb also is in the way of the manifold vacum port. My trans is a 200r with a tci adaptor and change to vacumn.

My build is on a budget so I am thinking of grabbing a GM car gas pedal and cable. anyone else do this? if so what car did you use it from?