226 Accelerator Linkage

[vettelang]

This question can probably be answered by the Kaiser people as well, I have the 226 in an Aero, but it looks to me like the accelerator linkage across the top of the head has been bent.

 I do not have a picture, but here goes with a description. Should the bracket attached to the head be 90 degrees. And should the rod cross-car be level with the head and straight (after the bend near the carb). And finally as I look from the front should the rotating bracket (hooked to the cross-car rod) be at 90 degrees. I have some slightly different angles and the detent rod down to the transmission wants to rub on the oil filter.

Thanks for the help!

[Fid]

I found this photo. Let us know if it helps.

[vettelang]

That photo really helps. It looks like the rods and bracket are square with the world. I notice the detent rod goes down between the filter mounts and on mine it is routed behind the rearward mount. Perhaps it just needs a rerouting after I straighten the cross-car rod.

Thanks!!

[joefrazer]

On the 54-5 Willys cars with the 226, the accelerator bracket is NOT at a 90 degree angle. The pictured car is a 51K and the intake manifold is taller where the carb rests so, on that year, the bracket is square to the head. On the 54-5 W cars, it is slightly bent towards the carb and the rod does slant down to the carb a bit.

The detent rod rubbing is a common problem and is due to wear at every attachment point. I got lucky and found and NOS set up and it fits without interfering with anything nearby.

If I can find a clear photo of the setup on my 54W Aero Eagle Custom, I'll post it.