[Ashzo77]

No rod from carb to trans, but when it rolled off the factory line the car came with a four speed that was converted to a c4 automatic.

first part: you would be better off finding one for your car.

second part: that would explain why nobody seems to know what the heck that thing is... is it possible it was for a mechanical clutch linkage?

 

[65 falcon]

first part: you would be better off finding one for your car.

second part: that would explain why nobody seems to know what the heck that thing is... is it possible it was for a mechanical clutch linkage?

It could have something to do with the clutch, the pedal is still there, so maybe.

Finding a new transmission or what? I do not understand. Sorry.

 

[Ashzo77]

Finding a new transmission or what? I do not understand. Sorry.

sorry i meant to add downshift rod. i was spacing out when i typed the last one.
it would go from the tab floating around on the same rod as the throttle, and it will end up on a lever on the trans on driver's side where the shift links end up.
it's not really necessary, but in the long run you'll get better gas mileage...

 

[65 falcon]

Ok cool. I'll check it out. Is there any parts place to get that from or would I need it fabricated?

 

[Ashzo77]

if you can pull the one fro the granada, or find one that would be close, you can just bend it to fit perfectly

 

[yank with ute]

The tab shown in the photos IS NOT FACTORY, someone has welded it into place. Notice the "bubble gum" weld.

Take it off the linkage, it doesn't beling there. it appears that someone saw the need for a throttle pedal stop other then the car's floor. probably someone who had a teenager that was driving the car at wide open throttle.

 

[Jonzo77]

The tab shown in the photos IS NOT FACTORY, someone has welded it into place. Notice the "bubble gum" weld.

Take it off the linkage, it doesn't beling there. it appears that someone saw the need for a throttle pedal stop other then the car's floor. probably someone who had a teenager that was driving the car at wide open throttle.

my thoughts exactly

 

[65 falcon]

The tab shown in the photos IS NOT FACTORY, someone has welded it into place. Notice the "bubble gum" weld.

Take it off the linkage, it doesn't beling there. it appears that someone saw the need for a throttle pedal stop other then the car's floor. probably someone who had a teenager that was driving the car at wide open throttle.

So chopping it won't affect anything. That's just what I wanted to hear. Thanks a bunch guys. It's gone.

 

[gearhed1971]

HA, its a hillbilly rev limiter :ihih:

 

[Jonzo77]

HA, its a hillbilly rev limiter :ihih:

:lol:

 

[just_ed]

HA, its a hillbilly rev limiter :ihih:

I have always used duck tape for a rev limiter

 

[yank with ute]

...of course if your wife had the tab installed on the linkage because of the way you drive...