Show me your Edelbrock throttle return! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*Billla* · 04-30-2007, 09:52 PM

How do YOU hook up your throttle return spring for your Edelbrock Performer carb?

I'm not real happy with the options I've been using and thought I would pick the brains of the Wise Ones (everyone but me

) on the board.

Thanks!

Bob D · 04-30-2007, 10:30 PM

I'll state first off that I am not one of the wise ones, but I'll post a pic of what I did: I made a small steel tab bolted to the right water neck stud.

Bob

*Billla* · 04-30-2007, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob D

I'll state first off that I am not one of the wise ones, but I'll post a pic of what I did: I made a small steel tab bolted to the right water neck stud.

Bob

Yes, you are :-D That's basically what I've been doing so far and it works perfectly.

MylilBowTie · 05-01-2007, 01:13 AM

I like how you made your vacuum lines out of metal tubing and rubber ends. That is something I would like to do with mine. Do you know what size tube is used?

I have the same spring setup for my 1406 also. But I have seen a pretty slick throttle bracket. It kind of looks like a bracket for a cable shifter. Bolts to the driverside studs for the carb. It mounts the springs lower on the throttle shaft setup kind of like stock does.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 05-01-2007, 05:37 AM

[QUOTE= But I have seen a pretty slick throttle bracket. It kind of looks like a bracket for a cable shifter. Bolts to the driverside studs for the carb. It mounts the springs lower on the throttle shaft setup kind of like stock does.[/QUOTE]

I don't know if the size of my avatar helps seeing detail that close, but I have that type of throttle return spring bracket on the EDL-1405 on my 292 L6. It was perfect for my application, since with the 4-Bbl rotated 90* on an Offy intake, I had nowhere to attach a return spring -- once I went to a cable accelerator set-up. A long brake spring going to the brake lines on the master cylinder was too scary.
Mine's a Jeg's house brand but both Edelbrock and Holley list them. Here's the Holley p/n from a Summit catalog: HLY-20-112. My cat's old so look up the current price at www.SummitRacing.com.

swb85 · 05-01-2007, 09:36 AM

I've got mine hooked to the throttle bracket:

pharcydekm · 05-01-2007, 12:08 PM

Sorry the booster hose is kinda in the way on the pic but this is my setup. Lokar cables and bracket. Been pretty happy with it so far.

71Dragtruck · 05-01-2007, 11:07 PM

Just a hint of advice, if you have the springs pulling back with the throttle cable it is harder on the trottle blade shafts then if you put the springs pulling forward counteracting the force from the cable. They will wear less that way.

pharcydekm · 05-01-2007, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71Dragtruck

Just a hint of advice, if you have the springs pulling back with the throttle cable it is harder on the trottle blade shafts then if you put the springs pulling forward counteracting the force from the cable. They will wear less that way.

Wow that is a nice engine!!! Thanks for the advice! Next time I'm in the garage I will take a look and see what I need to do to change it. Great point.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 05-04-2007, 05:44 AM

Here's that p/n of Jeg's version of the throttle return spring bracket:
555-15227 $40. About half the price of the Holley, but it's still made in USA.

Bob D · 05-04-2007, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MylilBowTie

I like how you made your vacuum lines out of metal tubing and rubber ends. That is something I would like to do with mine. Do you know what size tube is used?

I have the same spring setup for my 1406 also. But I have seen a pretty slick throttle bracket. It kind of looks like a bracket for a cable shifter. Bolts to the driverside studs for the carb. It mounts the springs lower on the throttle shaft setup kind of like stock does.

I used 3/16" brake line that I had left over.

Bob

*Billla* · 05-10-2007, 02:44 PM

Thought I should poste where I ended up. This is the Summit throttle return, the Holley TH350 kick-down cable mount, Spectre (I hate their stuff, but it was handy and cheap

) throttle return spring bracket and a custom-cut throttle return spring from NAPA. Works well, looks safe - only a single spring, though...

I suspect I'll pick up the really nice Holley or Lokar bracket sometime in the future - likely when I transfer this engine to the soon (?) to be restored chassis.

Yes, I know about the frayed water temp sender wire - fixing it now

northeimcustom · 03-31-2012, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pharcydekm

Sorry the booster hose is kinda in the way on the pic but this is my setup. Lokar cables and bracket. Been pretty happy with it so far.

can someone tell me what throttle cable this is please?

in pharcydekm's photo.......6 posts up sorry....

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 04-01-2012, 11:36 PM

Let's see if I can pull it up...
OK, This is from my 2005 292 build.
You can't see it, but I had to cut off the last inch of the throttle return assembly to avoid contact with the valve cover.

04-30-2007, 09:52 PM	#1
Billla Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 3,815	Show me your Edelbrock throttle return! How do YOU hook up your throttle return spring for your Edelbrock Performer carb? I'm not real happy with the options I've been using and thought I would pick the brains of the Wise Ones (everyone but me ) on the board. Thanks!

04-30-2007, 10:30 PM	#2
Bob D Rolled on Paint Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Windham, CT. Posts: 232	Re: Show me your Edelbrock throttle return! I'll state first off that I am not one of the wise ones, but I'll post a pic of what I did: I made a small steel tab bolted to the right water neck stud. Bob Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 swb fleetside SB 355ci. Smog heads Summit 1102 cam Performer intake and carb. Finally in about 1 piece in the yard.

05-01-2007, 01:13 AM	#4
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	Re: Show me your Edelbrock throttle return! I like how you made your vacuum lines out of metal tubing and rubber ends. That is something I would like to do with mine. Do you know what size tube is used? I have the same spring setup for my 1406 also. But I have seen a pretty slick throttle bracket. It kind of looks like a bracket for a cable shifter. Bolts to the driverside studs for the carb. It mounts the springs lower on the throttle shaft setup kind of like stock does. __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

05-01-2007, 05:37 AM	#5
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,029	Re: Show me your Edelbrock throttle return! [QUOTE= But I have seen a pretty slick throttle bracket. It kind of looks like a bracket for a cable shifter. Bolts to the driverside studs for the carb. It mounts the springs lower on the throttle shaft setup kind of like stock does.[/QUOTE] I don't know if the size of my avatar helps seeing detail that close, but I have that type of throttle return spring bracket on the EDL-1405 on my 292 L6. It was perfect for my application, since with the 4-Bbl rotated 90* on an Offy intake, I had nowhere to attach a return spring -- once I went to a cable accelerator set-up. A long brake spring going to the brake lines on the master cylinder was too scary. Mine's a Jeg's house brand but both Edelbrock and Holley list them. Here's the Holley p/n from a Summit catalog: HLY-20-112. My cat's old so look up the current price at www.SummitRacing.com. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

05-01-2007, 09:36 AM	#6
swb85 On a budget like Fred Sanford Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 2,031	Re: Show me your Edelbrock throttle return! I've got mine hooked to the throttle bracket: __________________ '85 Silverado swb: 383 stroker, 10.5:1, vortec heads, 232/238 roller cam, RPM air gap, performer 750 carb, stainless longtubes, 3" duals/super 44's, T56/4.11 383ci build / exterior refresh thread '98 Camaro z28: 370ci twin turbo 370ci build '01 Tahoe LT 4x4: 5.3, longtubes/ory, magnaflow duals, custom tune....wife's DD Last edited by swb85; 05-01-2007 at 09:37 AM.

05-01-2007, 12:08 PM	#7
pharcydekm Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 146	Re: Show me your Edelbrock throttle return! Sorry the booster hose is kinda in the way on the pic but this is my setup. Lokar cables and bracket. Been pretty happy with it so far. Attached Images

05-01-2007, 11:07 PM	#8
71Dragtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,368	Re: Show me your Edelbrock throttle return! Just a hint of advice, if you have the springs pulling back with the throttle cable it is harder on the trottle blade shafts then if you put the springs pulling forward counteracting the force from the cable. They will wear less that way. Attached Images __________________ Speed is just a matter of money, question is how fast can you afford to go? 8.95@148.97mph all motor haven't tried bottle yet Sponsored by: Getz Oilfield Consulting Hard Candy Customs Last edited by 71Dragtruck; 05-01-2007 at 11:13 PM.

05-04-2007, 05:44 AM	#10
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,029	Re: Show me your Edelbrock throttle return! Here's that p/n of Jeg's version of the throttle return spring bracket: 555-15227 $40. About half the price of the Holley, but it's still made in USA. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

05-10-2007, 02:44 PM	#12
Billla Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 3,815	Re: Show me your Edelbrock throttle return! Thought I should poste where I ended up. This is the Summit throttle return, the Holley TH350 kick-down cable mount, Spectre (I hate their stuff, but it was handy and cheap ) throttle return spring bracket and a custom-cut throttle return spring from NAPA. Works well, looks safe - only a single spring, though... I suspect I'll pick up the really nice Holley or Lokar bracket sometime in the future - likely when I transfer this engine to the soon (?) to be restored chassis. Yes, I know about the frayed water temp sender wire - fixing it now Attached Images Last edited by Billla; 05-10-2007 at 02:45 PM.

04-01-2012, 11:36 PM	#14
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,029	Re: Show me your Edelbrock throttle return! Let's see if I can pull it up... OK, This is from my 2005 292 build. You can't see it, but I had to cut off the last inch of the throttle return assembly to avoid contact with the valve cover. Attached Images __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.



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