Here's some reading.

The rod and spring should likely be removed.


http://www.clubhotrod.com/forums/sho...threadid=21260

http://www.clubhotrod.com/forums/sho...threadid=20125

http://www.clubhotrod.com/forums/sho...threadid=20854

http://www.clubhotrod.com/forums/sh...&threadid=13948 (Page 2 covers Carb Mods)

http://www.clubhotrod.com/forums/sh...&threadid=12288

http://www.clubhotrod.com/forums/sh...=&threadid=9262

http://www.clubhotrod.com/forums/sh...=&threadid=7704

http://www.clubhotrod.com/forums/sh...=&threadid=7436


Accelerator pumps on mechanical linkage Tri-Power set up should NOT be disconnected. The vacume opening secondary carbs such as found Six-Pac Mopars could get away with it due to the gradual opening of the end units. On a mechanical linkage a sudden throttle stab will still result in a lean condition usually accompanied by an cback fire through the intake.