1927 throttle cable

[32forddump]

I am thinking of installing a throttle cable from lever on steeering column to carburburetor. Any thoughts? Really don't want to drill hole through block and valve cover.

 

[J Franklin]

There should be a rod used for that purpose, and the hole for it is already there, take a good look.

 

[Gwhaley]

There is already a hole in the block and valve cover right between #2 and #3 cylinders for the original throttle rod to go through. Any reason why you are thinking of using a cable?

Here is a picture - you can see the hole just under the intake manifold.

 

[dumb person]

The 27 may not have had the hole if it had the complex linkage and the vapourizer? Cable might work but i never tried it.

 

[yachtsmanbill]

The hole through the block AND valve cover was elimated in 27 for the vaporizer carb... Its only about 1/8 thick on the casting. ws

 

[Gwhaley]

The hole through the block AND valve cover was elimated in 27 for the vaporizer carb... Its only about 1/8 thick on the casting. ws

I learn something new every day.......we had a '27 engine in our Hack, but I guess someone knocked out the casting and put on an earlier valve cover for the throttle rod.

 

[32forddump]

I have purchased a carb linkage that bolts to the head from Langs. This has allowed me to connect to upper arm on steering column which connects to throttle lever. Thanks fo your help.