quote:Originally posted by JMM3:quote:Originally posted by PanteraDoug:
I'll see what I can post tomorrow. The routing of the throttle cable has to go under the distributor in able to get to the center pedestal.
That part is tight, yes.
You need to make a new bracket to hold the cable centered so it doesn't bind running to the pedestal.
My pictures will not show that since the setup is out of the car on the bench getting the bearings replaced. All it will show is the linkage and that is tough to photograph because of where it is located.
Send the setup here if you want. I'll do the linkage for free. I work for food these days.
Remember I have a 347 (302 windsor) and everything looked great until I pushed the distributor all the way down, and the low deck just pinched everything more than a 351. I will send you some pics of what I have, I truly appreciate your input.
First of all, I am not just limited to the scope of a Pantera. I also have a 68 Shelby GT350. That has the identical engine as your Magusta does. It also is a 347. It does not have the albatross of a cable throttle in it however.
I ran these same IDA's in it at one time with a Boss 351. It now runs the 67 Mustang Trans-Am set up of the high rise 2x4 intake with two 4160 Holleys. (On the original 302 block and heads with a 347 hidden within). It is a much simpler animal that way.
If you can't lower the water, raise the bridge.
I know exactly what the problem is there with the throttle cable and the distributor clearances. In your case it may by necessary to extend the length of the distributor enough to raise it so the throttle cable can run under without it kinking.
You could consider running an offset distributor just to get room for the throttle cable. I don't know if that is possible even in the Pantera because the distributor is so close to the window. Maybe you can do that in the goose since the deck height of the engine is 8.2" instead of 9.2", and sits the engine lower in the chassis?
As the Southern Evangelist 'Preacher' MIGHT say..."Brothers and Sisters, I feel your pain".
