Ford 600 Throttle Linkage

[B King]

I am trying to find out how to adjust the throttle linkage on my Ford 600. I rebuilt the carb and it appears to me that the linkage needs to be adjusted in order to gain more rpms at full speed. I can"t find any reference to adjusting the linkage in my shop manual. Can someone help?

 

[Kurt-NEPA]

I picked this up somewhere along the way. Not sure who wrote it, but it worked for me. Hope it helps.

Have the backend of both rods loose.With the governor arm held back at its most rear position and the carb throttle shaft at its rear position (high idle) adjust the (short lower) rod to a just fit position. Now adjust the idle screw on the carb throttle shaft out (counter clockwise) until it is just off the stop. Now hold the governor arm forward and have the throttle lever on the dash up or idle position, adjust the throttle rod (top ,with spring)to a just fit position. remember to reajust the adle screw to idle at 575 rpm or so when running.

 

[WayneIA]

The third manifold bolt from the front should have a strap hanging down from it,wraped around the throttle rod. This is the throttle stop. Using a 7/16 socket, adjust the clamp on the throttle rod to hit the strap for maximum rpm. Hope this is what you were looking for.

 

[B King]

Thanks for the input. I'll give them a try tomorrow and post the results.