[HalfPackLX]

Since there aren't exactly a lot of post on the talk forum I figure that posting fairly regular updates on my project won't hurt anybody's feelings. I'll try to post pics when possible.

Any thoughts or advice are welcome.

So I got the Offenhauser 4 barrel dual plan intake in the mail today. I wone it on ebay for just over $100. Thought it would be a good way to do the carb setup in a unique way and it should make installing a nitrous kit easier. I will be pulling the engine as soon as I can borrow a cherry picker so in the mean time I bolted the intake on for kicks. I also placed the 390 cfm holley on it and it will be a tight fit. I haven't had time to figure out how the throttle linkage will hook up. There is a rod on the end of the intake that looks like it could have been part of the throttle setup. If you know how it works let me know. Between work, yard work and my daily driver needing a cv joint I have very little time to tinker.

Here are a few pics of the intake bolted up....

[74stang2togo]

From the looks of things the carburetor is supposed to bolt on sideways and use the stock throttle cable bracket from a carbureted 2bbl. 2.3 (check your local junkyard for the bracket from a Mustang II, Pinto, Bobcat, Capri, Courier, Ranger, etc.) Also, use a thick carb flange gasket since the manifold is used, that will help prevent vacuum leaks from an uneven flange. (I can't remember the application, but if you grab the Mr. Gasket 4bbl. carb gasket of the performance shelf at any parts store (the one with four individual holes of equal size) and tell the guy at the counter you want a thick one like that, he should be able to go dig one up for you, I'm using one of those on all of my 4bbl. carburetors, I know the one I'm using is specified for a Ford, just don't remember which one.)

[HalfPackLX]

By throttle linkage do you mean the cable from the pedal assembly to the linkage on the carb? or do you mean something with a return spring to help return the carb to the closed possition.

I have a new holley 390cfm. 4v

early fox mustangs came with 2.3l carb engines. Would the cable and linkage parts from that work best?

Can they be purchased new?

Thanks so much for the advice.

[74stang2togo]

I don't know if they're available new, but the throttle cable and bracket from a 1979-1982 Mustang should work.