non-stock 40 idf linkage

[carlosamador]

Hello
i have a 78 124, used to be 1800, on the process of being bored for compression pistons. i have recently got my hands on a waffle manifold and some 40 idfs. the problem is the that i cant seem to find a linkage for these. i have tried to find the original linkage, but it wont work. since the original carbs open to the left(towards the tire), my new idfs opern to the right(towards the engine)

any suggestions??? i have seen people use motorcycly accel. cables on these, but not quite sure

thanks

[bandit]

That is correct motorcycle cables seem to be the trick but to take the guessing out of it pierce manifolds sells a kit for
dual carbs for 124s contact them http://www.piercemanifolds.com/ they will have the right cable but you may need
the connecting links as well to work with there setup .


Daniel

[mdrburchette]

This link may also be of some help:
http://antigua.globat.com/~kendickson.c ... index.html

The important thing is to get the linkage routed between the two carbs and have it pull toward the engine. Some have a cable wrapped around the first carb and routed to the middle and some have it coming from the acc pedal following between the engine and back carb. My 72 is fitted with rods and heim joints:

[So Cal Mark]

is your gold plating turning yellow?

[mdrburchette]

No, it's still gold but the flash from the camera gives it a yellow glow.

[bandit]

Every time i see your carbs it feels like i'm looking at a treasure chest lol .


Daniel

[mdrburchette]

It took a treasure chest to have it done!

[ventura ace]

Here is a link to 9 pictures in photobucket that show the linkage I'm using, as adapted to the early model pedal assembly:
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v26/v ... h%20cable/

You can use a similar arrangement with later models that have a cable coming out of the firewall for the throttle, by anchoring the output end of the cable similar to the cable in the pictures in the link above.

Or, you could simplify it more by eliminating the mechanical linkage below the waffle manifold, so that the cable pulls directly on the carb linkage from an anchor point up near the intake valve cover, as per this link from Ken Dickson's web site: http://antigua.globat.com/~kendickson.c ... index.html (same link that Denise gave, below).

Alvon

[FMO]

Hi!


Here is how I have done with the linkage
http://home.online.no/~ellholt/fiat124s ... pDispType=

regards

FMO

[mdrburchette]

You've done a fantastic job on your Fiat! Is it a 74 model? I didn't see pics of an IDF linkage though. Maybe I'm looking at the wrong pics.

[FMO]

Hi


Thanks , yes it is a 1974 mod, imported from USA , previous owner was Steven Walker from california ( now Arizona)
Just click at the pictures of the engine, to see the linkage


regards FMO