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12-13-2016, 08:26 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Iowa City, IA
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Throttle linkage bracket
I have bought several mounts for throttle cable linkage (once you bolt between carb/ fuel servo and engines sump) however none of this fit/work as I am installing EFII system.
Question, can throttle cable be attached to the engine mount frame instead of the bracket mounted to the engine? Or will mounting to the engine mount adversely affect throttle responds or consistency of the throttle setting etc.
Picture below shows idea, made bracket will be used at the clamps location

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12-13-2016, 08:32 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
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Not a good idea! The engine with move within it?s mounts way more than you might think. IMHO you should abandon this idea. Larry
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12-14-2016, 06:16 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Victoria, Tx
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AK-Models, I am at the same point with my EFII installation. Hope to be spending a little time this evening. Keep me posted on your progress and I will do the same.
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12-14-2016, 07:28 AM
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This is not acceptable in any way shape or form.
If you can not find a stock mount for the system you are installing, you may have to fabricate one. Post the specifics of your engine model, type of EFII, etc... chances are someone here has been there before.
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12-14-2016, 07:37 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
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Recommend moving your oil drain to the other side of the engine to make room for a throttle bracket.
While you are at it, get rid of the pipe nipple and cap oil drain arrangement and install a quick drain valve.
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12-14-2016, 09:51 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Iowa City, IA
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No easy way out...
Thanks guys, I had a feeling this would not be so easy! 
Will have to make a bracket. The BLUE drain is part of the Raven system so it needs to stay, it should not be a problem for the bracket.
I saw one post that had to deal with same issue:
http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...d.php?t=121961
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12-14-2016, 05:36 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Albany, OR
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Throttle Body Rotates
I found that rotating the Throttle Body permitted me to use the existing bracket for securing the Throttle Control. By rotating the Throttle Arm, and then cutting off the excess - Robert says this is OK - it kept all lengths and "throws" the same as the conventional set-up.
From experience installing the EFII system, take a little time, look at what you have and then, ask Robert a LOT of questions. It will work.
My installation took about two weeks of tweaking things to get them exactly the way I wanted, and it has proven to be worth every minute / cent.
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12-15-2016, 06:43 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Victoria, Tx
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 622BH
I found that rotating the Throttle Body permitted me to use the existing bracket for securing the Throttle Control. By rotating the Throttle Arm, and then cutting off the excess - Robert says this is OK - it kept all lengths and "throws" the same as the conventional set-up.
From experience installing the EFII system, take a little time, look at what you have and then, ask Robert a LOT of questions. It will work.
My installation took about two weeks of tweaking things to get them exactly the way I wanted, and it has proven to be worth every minute / cent.
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Do you have a picture of what you are talking about? I would like to fully understand. My project for this evening and tomorrow is to fab a new throttle cable bracket. Sure wish I could have just bolted up the Van's bracket. The price we pay for experimenting.
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01-30-2017, 06:35 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Victoria, Tx
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 622BH
I found that rotating the Throttle Body permitted me to use the existing bracket for securing the Throttle Control. By rotating the Throttle Arm, and then cutting off the excess - Robert says this is OK - it kept all lengths and "throws" the same as the conventional set-up.
From experience installing the EFII system, take a little time, look at what you have and then, ask Robert a LOT of questions. It will work.
My installation took about two weeks of tweaking things to get them exactly the way I wanted, and it has proven to be worth every minute / cent.
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622BH,
Can you supply more details on your installation? Your approach sounds interesting. Would like to better understand. I spent the weekend trying out several throttle bracket designs. Feel free to contact me directly. 3six1-6four9-2zero5zero.
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01-30-2017, 08:34 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Clarksboro, NJ
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I am looking for an O-360 updraft throttle bracket. If you bout one of these and do not intent to use it, I will buy it.
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