omc cobra 4.3 manifold change

[fisherman1946]

I switched from a 2bbl manifold to a 4bbl manifold with a Q Jet carb > This is OMC not merc. 4.3 v6 chevy > how or where do i find throttle linkage ? the linkage & bracket from the 2bbl manifold will not work on the 4bbl manifold , come on engineers I need your help ! Thanks

 

[chiefalen]

Cheap Boat Parts Warehouse: Boat Hardware and Accessories, Marine Engine Parts, Controls and Steering

Boat boneyard near me his name is Joe tell him allen sent ya, he knows more then anyone about parts and he might have the part you need .

 

[fisherman1946]

No Help as of yet ! Joe did not have part > Linkage , and could not find a part number ,for 4bbl manifold omc Any body else want to try ??? Can't find any help in BRP Catalogue either surely some body knows the answer

 

[o2batsea]

Just buy a standard issue teleflex cable holder and ball end:

and make a bent piece of steel to mount it to the engine. You might have to switch to a standard 3300 cable instead of the OE cable. Not rocket science.
Jamestowndistributors.com can supply you as well as our hosts.

 

[fisherman1946]

Thanks 02batsea , I was hopeing for a bolt on like mercuriser has for their v6 chev 4bbl manifold.> I will build if nessary , Again thank you ----- any body else ?

 

[hystat]

I cut my 2BBL bracket in half or something as I recall.
here it is with the 4BBL on my 3.8 (same manifold as 4.3)

 

[fisherman1946]

Thanks Hystat ! The pictures really help ! Thanks again ! So far this looks the EASY -IST