quote:Originally posted by Kid:quote:Originally posted by 72pantera:
Kid, if I recall correctly, the throttle cable links up to the driver side of the stock autolite carb. About maybe 3-4 inches from the center point of the 351. I would think one would not run into any issues running a cable down the valley.
Don't forget the distributor, cooling pipe, advance hose etc... Sure doable, but the more bends in the throttle cable, the less smooth it will work. After all, the engine was designed with a front engined car in mind...
With IDA's you need to modify the stock throttle cable so it is flexible to run down the center valley since it is not possible to get to the center linkage tower in a straight line.
You also need to add travel to the cable also.
Stock it is only 1-3/8". You will need a minimum of 1-5/8" if not 1-3/4" of cable throttle.
For that, you have to modify the carb end of the cable by disassembling it and removing the 7/16 od hard tube inside it.
I would think the IDF's will have the same issue.