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all edelbrock guys and girls please step inside

hi guys and girls looking for some help and or info just bought a new carb for the old girl and decide on the 1406 carb i also got the 1483 adapater for it then they said i need the 1490 which can be seen at this link http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_new/mc/carbs_acc/access_throttle.shtml now im trying to figure out how the 1490 works with the current THROTTLE CABLE PLATE thats on there now so it all lines up i hope this makes sense

 joe

1983 v8 302 cougar
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Reply #1 –
Are you running two carbs???  If you are not then you don't need the 1490 part number.

What transmission are you running?
84 TC 302 -5.0L/t5/7.5 locking rear and a 3.45 gear, Edelbrock Intake, Aluminum Heads, Edlebrock 65mm Throttlebody, Edlebrock Cam, 24lb injectors & MAS Air Sensor calibrated via chip,  BBK headers, Catback H pipe, Magnaflow lers :evilgrin:
:pics-stfu:

 Project Thread with pics
 

all edelbrock guys and girls please step inside

Reply #2 –
no only one carb and not sure what tranny is in there the motor is out of a 79 e250 van

1983 v8 302 cougar
ok for some reason some thought it was a good idea to post neg about how long my sig was in my post when it was within the letter amount so ill ask whats your problem :flip: :flip: :flip:

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all edelbrock guys and girls please step inside

Reply #3 –
I had the same problems.  are you running the 2121 intake?  I think the fix is a 400 or 351M throttle bracket.  but I am not sure what bracket i am using it also could be 351w or 85 302. pretty sure it is the 351m 400.

all edelbrock guys and girls please step inside

Reply #4 –
unsure of intake motor was in car when i bought it dont have to much
info on sorry

1983 v8 302 cougar
ok for some reason some thought it was a good idea to post neg about how long my sig was in my post when it was within the letter amount so ill ask whats your problem :flip: :flip: :flip:

myspace page
http://www.myspace.com/caffine231

all edelbrock guys and girls please step inside

Reply #6 –
well its got a holley carb on there right now

1983 v8 302 cougar
ok for some reason some thought it was a good idea to post neg about how long my sig was in my post when it was within the letter amount so ill ask whats your problem :flip: :flip: :flip:

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all edelbrock guys and girls please step inside

Reply #7 –
Holley carb was a Ford option on engines in the 70's (later or earlier, too?)  So you probably have a stock 302 w/cast iron intake with EGR.  I have one out in the shed, but if needed, I'll look at it tomorrow.  Not sure about the carb adapter, but I would think it isn't too hard, just hope you have the right piece.
1987 TC

all edelbrock guys and girls please step inside

Reply #8 –
The carb used for four barrel intakes if my book is correct was an Autolite 4300 4V, this carb was used from 1972-up I want to say the carb was labeled an Autolite but was in fact a Holley in disguise.

all edelbrock guys and girls please step inside

Reply #9 –
so im still havin no luck here are some pics maybe this will shed some light on my problems http://public.fotki.com/caffine231/carb/

 joe

1983 v8 302 cougar
ok for some reason some thought it was a good idea to post neg about how long my sig was in my post when it was within the letter amount so ill ask whats your problem :flip: :flip: :flip:

myspace page
http://www.myspace.com/caffine231

all edelbrock guys and girls please step inside

Reply #10 –
#1483 for your engine which according to yer pics, looks like it is installed right.  The #1490 is the plate mounted to your engine towards the back holding the cable in place.  According to the performer series owner's manual I have, you should compare the old carb to the new carb for linkages.  Also it says the throttle stud is moveable.  Have ya looked into that at all?  The owners manual shows a pic of the 1483 being put on, but the pic is so small, it's hard to comprehend.  Anyhow, the #1490 plate for 289/302 is what might pull the cable further back on the intake so that the end lines up.  The kickdown might fit over the piece sticking out back towards the carb.

Now you see why I went with carter and holley carbs, lol.
1987 TC

all edelbrock guys and girls please step inside

Reply #11 –
I ended up bolting mine using one bolt to get it as straight as possible.  seems to not bind and doesnt seem to be going anywhere so this is how I am going to do mine unless I come up with something different.  I ended up using the 302 bracket.