Linkage for OTB Sling Shot intake

How about this new Stromberg linkage for the OTB Sling Shot intake? Or any other crazy 2×2 side-by-side carburetor application come to that – like the Frenzel flathead supercharger. In fact we have supplied a couple of made-to-order kits for those. But this is an off-the-shelf kit that will accommodate spacing of up to 6-11/16in. Kit 9263-D.

These are the highlights.

  • Complete 2×2 non-progressive linkage for ‘side-by-side’ carburetor applications
  • Unique low-line stainless steel brackets support the Back-bar shaft at four points for zero flex and positive operation. Oilite self-lubricating bushes and two small washers to take up any height difference in the base castings.
  • Stainless steel Back-bar shaft with two end stops to prevent lateral movement.
  • Two stainless steel links from the Back-bar levers with Stromberg Linkage Bomb clips (9564K-R) for attachment to the carburetors.
  • One Stromberg 9096K long lever, which can be positioned anywhere along the Back-bar shaft to align with your throttle pedal ‘pull’ point. Complete with swivel and clamping screw.
  • Easy to fit. Supplied part-assembled, with instructions!

Want to see the linkage in action? This was an earlier model, but the principle is the same. Twin-plug flathead motor built by Austin Speed Shop and Keith Tardel for our buddy Doc from Louisiana.

Check it out on the Stromberg website right here …

New Stromberg Linkage Ball 9168K

Check out our newest product! Part Number 9168K. Two threaded linkage ball studs with 7mm (0.275in) diameter balls – the same as Stromberg choke and throttle shaft connections. These handy new Stromberg linkage products feature half an inch of thread and nuts are included. Price is US$15.95 or £9.95 depending on where you live.

Use Linkage Ball for Cable Throttle

So where do you use them? For hot rod throttle cable connections! At 0.275in diameter, (others are only 0.25in) Stromberg linkage balls are designed to work perfectly with our 9164K Linkage Bombs and 9166K Rocket Clips. Check out these two applications below. Some aftermarket throttle cables come with a bare cable – use the 9166K Rocket Clip. Some come with a threaded connector swaged to the end of the cable – use a 9164K-R Linkage Bomb (with a right hand thread).

On both applications you simply insert the Linkage Ball in place of the small set screw in the end of the swivel on the lever you are pulling. It clamps the linkage rod perfectly – you can use the small hex on the ball to tighten it. Both use the same 10-32 thread. The lock-nut is supplied for other applications as required.

Here, they are pictured with Stromberg 9091K lever arms (as part of a TwoStep 2×2 direct linkage), and a 9136K Cable Throttle Mounting Bracket.

 

 

Linkage Bombs & Rocket Clips!

New from Stromberg. Three cool stainless steel clips that solve so many hot rod linkage problems. There’s one for that pesky oversized Stromberg 97 choke ball so you can quickly convert it to cable operation. And two for the throttle linkage, to replace that spring-loaded old Ford piece that stretches open every time you accelerate!

Stromberg clips

Stromberg owner, Clive Prew, said “we’re all about about making Stromberg carburetors easier to use in more applications. And these smart new speed parts do that and more, in a cool traditional-looking way.”

Linkage Bomb

First up, the new Stromberg Linkage Bomb (check the shape!), part 9164K-R and -L . They are sized to clip straight onto the bigger Stromberg throttle lever ball (most clips fit a 1/4in ball only). And they’re threaded 10-32 in left and right-hand versions for a 3/16in rod, with included lock nuts and small wrench flats for easy tightening.

Applications? Linkage Bombs are the perfect start for your hot rod pedal-to-carb linkage – use one right and one left and you can twist the rod to adjust the length. It’s also a straight swap onto that swaged end fitting on most hot rod throttle cable kits.

Rocket Clips

The Stromberg Rocket Clip (part 9166K) is a great new answer for that annoying Stromberg choke lever with its weird (0.275in) size ball! Just slide your choke cable or push/pull wire into the end. Fix it reliably with the the knurled set screw. And clamp the outer sleeve with a Stromberg 9552K-B choke bracket. If your hot rod throttle cable comes with a bare end, of course, the Rocket clip is the perfect answer, especially when used with our 9168K 0.275 inch diameter Linkage Ball.

New Stromberg Linkage Bombs and Rocket Clips are available from Stromberg dealers, worldwide. Prices are just US$15.99 and £8.29 plus tax where applicable. And you can click here to find out more at www.stromberg-97.com