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I need to run my throttle rod through the cylinders but the casting webbing is solid there. However there is a recessed portion about 1" squared that seems like it was made to be easily knocked out.. can I drill through it or drill and chisel that area to pass my throttle rod? Is this something yall are familiar with?? Thanks.

They talked about it here.
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/29 ... 1188341007
Maybe there is better info.

Thanks Rich.

If I were doing it, I would definitely drill as opposed to using a hammer and chisel. I would cry for days if I send a crack in a direction that wasn't intended.

Do you still have the correct solid valve cover panel ? If so you’ll want to deface a hole in the middle of it too. ... #vaporizers

I did my ‘27 Tudor years back. The block had the hole and so did the valve cover but the cover gasket didn’t.

Lang's sells a kit so you don't need the hole in the block. https://www.modeltford.com/item/6299CL.aspx

I would not open the block and valve cover! You have a sealed engine with a proper breather. The most of us have an open engine with the valve cover and block open to the elements. That is one of the reasons that I like the 2 valve cover engines. I did a mod on a couple of engines sealing them with a piece of tubing connecting the block hole with the valve cover hole. It works to seal the engine back up. I would, definitely, in your case consider the linkage option.

The throttle bracket makes the most sense to me, no molesting of the original block or "valve door" & not having to relocate the small lever on the throttle rod. George

Amen... other George