'68 200 accelerator linkage

Partsman2012 · 11-16-2012, 08:20 AM

Trying to figure out the accelerator linkage set-up on my son's '68, 200 auto. What concerns me is the pivot rod which runs transverse along the firewall. There is no bracket/bushing on the right side. Only on the left near the pedal. Is this correct?

leefrankpierce · 11-16-2012, 09:35 AM

Not sure about the 6 cyl linkage but...
In an effort to seal my firewall, I am converting to the Locar pedal which uses a cable.

Unfortunately I have not found a less expensive way to convert to cable.

TheDude · 11-16-2012, 10:30 AM

Are there holes for a bracket? Just going by common sense, there should be another one in order to keep the rod in place. There would be too much movement without one.

65fastback6 · 11-16-2012, 10:31 AM

Should be something there to support it,
I have a picture from a 67 that I can send
you, leave me a PM with your e-mail
address and I'll send it to you.

Partsman2012 · 11-16-2012, 12:19 PM

Dude, I don't see any holes but it appears that the firewall was coated with some sort of undercoat. It may be hiding them.

TheDude · 11-16-2012, 12:55 PM

I have a '68 shop manual but my garage is packed with cars for the winter and I'm not even sure that I can open the cabinet door to get to the manual. If I can, I will see if I can get a clear picture of the linkage diagram.

TheDude · 11-16-2012, 02:29 PM

Here are a few shots from the '68 shop manual.

opivy1017 · 11-16-2012, 03:35 PM

On my '66, there's brackets holding it on both sides. The bracket on the passenger side is held on by 2 bolts side by side. I don't have any clear pictures with me but I can take one tonight if you need a reference.

jahearne · 11-16-2012, 04:41 PM

My '67 Ranchero 200/C4 has two brackets and the insulator pad same as in the illustrations in the shop manual. The folks on fordsix.com\forum would know.

John
'66 Fastback
'67 Ranchero

TheDude · 11-16-2012, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Partsman2012

Dude, I don't see any holes but it appears that the firewall was coated with some sort of undercoat. It may be hiding them.

They must be hidden then. Why is there undercoating on the firewall? That's more of a rhetorical question, like, why did the previous owner of my Falcon paint the engine compartment with trunk spatter paint? I don't think those brackets are made to come off without having to pry them off, so it's strange that it isn't even there.

65fastback6 · 11-16-2012, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDude

Here are a few shots from the '68 shop manual.

The pictures I have that I sent the OP show the same thing.

22GT · 11-17-2012, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leefrankpierce

Not sure about the 6 cyl linkage but...
In an effort to seal my firewall, I am converting to the Locar pedal which uses a cable.

Unfortunately I have not found a less expensive way to convert to cable.

The stock firewall seal, which retails for $1.95, works perfectly, and is much easier to install than a cable conversion.

22GT · 11-17-2012, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Partsman2012

Dude, I don't see any holes but it appears that the firewall was coated with some sort of undercoat. It may be hiding them.

Ford didn't put that crap there. Someone has coated your "firewall" with flammable crap. Get rid of it.

Partsman2012 · 11-17-2012, 01:55 PM

Dude, thanks for the shop manual info. The brackets are there. I simply didn't see them. I'll have to look elsewhere, maybe the pedal. I thought this carb would have a dashpot (it has a stalling problem) but it doesn't. I'll do some more reading and look at the info online for the 1100 carb. Thanks everyone for the input.