Specifications

oil systems, throttle linkages & electrical
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OIL SYSTEMS
Depending on which type of vehicle you are converting will determine if a remote oil filter is going to be required. If your front driveshaft
is located on the passenger side, then the stock oil filter can be retained. Vehicles 1987 & newer (with the driveline on the driver’s
side) may require the use of a remote oil filter on Chevy V6 & V8 installations, depending on the suspension travel. Jeeps 1971
& earlier retaining the stock steering system may require the oil filter bypass for clearance of the steering box pitman arm.
P/N 716085 - Chevy 4.3 V6 Engines
P/N 716083 - Chevy V8 Engines
P/N 716084 - Ford V8 Engines
On all Jeep vehicles using a Ford V8, you must use an early Bronco oil pan with the sump in the
rear. These pans are only available for 289 and 302 engines. If a 351W is going to be used, then
the oil pan will need to be modified accordingly. Modifications to the oil pan will require a new
oil pickup tube, and possibly a new dipstick.
Many small block conversions have limited engine compartment space affecting the stock oil
dipstick positioning. Lokar Performance Products offers a slim design flexible dipstick for engine
conversions with little or no room to spare.
P/N 23-0005 - Small Block Chevy 1980 & Up
P/N 23-0006 - Small Block Chevy 1979 & Earlier
P/N 23-0007 - Ford 302 Small Block Engine
THROTTLE LINKAGES
One of the final touches of a good conversion is the gas pedal and throttle linkage to the carburetor. On the later model Jeeps, the
original components will work excellent. The older Jeep vehicles, however, can use our throttle cable kit, P/N 716125. This kit
comes with a new firewall mounted pedal that has a cable control directly to the carburetor. It is universal and will work for most
applications where stock parts are not compatible. The original Buick V6 linkage, used on Jeeps 1966-71, is also an excellent throttle
control system.
We also stock a performance line of throttle linkages by Lokar Performance Products. The throttle cable linkages adapt to factory
and aftermarket pedals. These cut-to-fit assemblies work great with most conversions.
P/N 23-0010 - 24” Stainless Steel High Tech Throttle Cable
P/N 23-0011 - 24” Universal Black Throttle Cable
P/N 23-0012 - Tune Port Stainless Steel Throttle Cable
P/N 23-0015 - Stainless Steel Carburetor Bracket
P/N 23-0013 - Large gas pedal
If you’re installing an automatic transmission with your engine conversion, Lokar also offers an adjustable kickdown cable. This
cable mounts to the back of the manifold bolts and is designed for a 4 barrel-type carburetor on the Chevy small block. This kit only
fits the TH350 transmission. P/N 23-0017 (Bracket and Cable)
A special 700R transmission TV cable bracket and cable kit is available upon request.
ENGINE ACCESSORIES BRACKETS
The stock bracketry normally works fine in most engine conversions; however, special bracketry is sometimes needed or you may
want engine accessory relocator components. Alan Grove Components Inc. offers custom engine bracketry.
700R TRANSMISSION LOCKUP
TRANSMISSION ACCESSORY: Now you can control the lock-up function on your 700R4 overdrive transmission with your carbureted
engine without having to buy expensive computer controlled equipment. A vacuum controlled switch and a 4th gear pressure switch
controls the torque converter lock up solenoid. Kit comes complete with everything to complete the installation and fits any 700R4
GM transmission. P/N 24-700R
ADDITIONAL ELECTRICAL WIRING SOURCES: When it comes to computer controlled engine blocks, there are many aftermarket
sources. We have listed several sources that offer conversion wiring harnesses.
Howell Engineering [phone] G.M. wire harnesses
Street & Performance [phone] G.M. & Ford wire harnesses
Hotwire Auto.com [phone] GM & Dodge