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Rickard080TA

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Throttle Linkage missing parts(?)
« on: June 23, 2021, 06:01:24 PM »
So my throttle linkage appears to be missing something. Is it a bolt? is it a bracket? Below is a picture of the drivers side. An arrow is pointing to the piece I am talking about. There are threads on it. This is for a Rochester Quadrajet on a 301 non-turbo. Any ideas?


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Re: Throttle Linkage missing parts(?)
« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2021, 06:42:03 AM »
Connection point for/from cruise control actuator?
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Re: Throttle Linkage missing parts(?)
« Reply #2 on: June 24, 2021, 06:54:24 AM »
Quote from: 70_71_78 on June 24, 2021, 06:42:03 AM
Connection point for/from cruise control actuator?

The car does have Cruise Control, which is not connected at all. so that could be a possibility. It just looks very lose, so figured there would be something there regradless.
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Re: Throttle Linkage missing parts(?)
« Reply #3 on: June 24, 2021, 07:17:28 AM »
I agree with cruise control.  It appears to me the purpose of the threads is there should be a nut on there that only holds that pin in place.
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Re: Throttle Linkage missing parts(?)
« Reply #4 on: June 24, 2021, 08:10:48 AM »
OK, looks like I just need to find a nut to ensure it stays there. Thanks everyone as always.
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Re: Throttle Linkage missing parts(?)
« Reply #4 on: June 24, 2021, 08:10:48 AM »

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Re: Throttle Linkage missing parts(?)
« Reply #5 on: June 24, 2021, 09:50:39 AM »
Here it is from the manual
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Re: Throttle Linkage missing parts(?)
« Reply #6 on: June 24, 2021, 10:34:23 AM »
Quote from: NY81TTASE on June 24, 2021, 09:50:39 AM
Here it is from the manual

Which manual and page please? I am unable to find what you posted.
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Re: Throttle Linkage missing parts(?)
« Reply #7 on: June 24, 2021, 10:50:58 AM »
I hope the pic I posted shows up.

I used the 1981 service manual, under accessories, cruise control, page 9-7, figure 9-8..for 4.3 and 4.9 engines
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« Reply #7 on: June 24, 2021, 10:50:58 AM »
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