I was on the bench experimenting with 1/2" nuts to emulate spacers. 1/2" is fine, don't need full 1".
Because of the transmission kick-down and the hard linkages, I've decided to figure out how to keep the original hard linkage. The original linkage results in pulling down on the side closest to the firewall. I'm sure I can make it work with a longer cable, but if I rotate the carb to the rear maybe there's another way.
The suggestion to rotate the carb is still intriguing, but it will require cutting out the manifold in addition to new holes on the adapter. Hmmmmm, probably too much work, but I've got homework to do.
Hey, I pulled off the pollution control tubes from the head. None of my bolts on the bench worked. So I took them into NAPA, we found that it only fit into the metric 16mm fine thread. Weird, so I bought six metric bolts. Get them home and they're too big. Anybody know the appropriate size? Also for aluminum block on the intake manifold?
Thanks!
Mark
