Model A Ford – calibrating throttle/accelerator linkage

This mini-guide shows the connections between the throttle controls and the carb on the Model A. If this linkage is not set correctly, the car can act sluggish or have trouble starting. I cover 3 points to check to make sure your linkage is working properly. It's been pointed out to me that the throttle control rod in this video should be straight. This is correct. The thing that's actually out of spec is the rods in the steering column and/or the throttle/spark levers. Fixing those is not in the purview of this video. Sometimes we have to choose which problem to fix first, and I think it's more important that the car drive correctly than that all the control rods are straight.