I have a 56 Fordomatic Bellcrank (passenger car) that I have modified to fit my 57 "B" 4 barrel intanke manifold (a little judicious grinding on the bottom). I have never seen a 4 barrel original automatic setup. From the picture, which end is "up"? I assume that the linkage needs to be in place so that when the bellcrank is spun, the automatic hookup (driver's side of the linkage) needs to be going towards the rear of the car?
If I am correct in my assumptions, then I need an extra, extra long rod to make the hookup to the Edelbrock carb.
Dan
Daniel JessupLancaster, California
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