Throttle kickdown, Should I cut this off?

factory manifold bell crank.


cut.


welded and raised 1 5/8".





linkage rod from manifold bell crank to tranny bell crank. left side is orignal threads and right side is new parts stack that os 1 5/8" in its center range of adjustment.



Throttle cable is no longer atached to kickdown manifold bracket but mounted to its own bracket on manifold.

Dose this look like all is ok?

I cannot turn the rod over as it wont clear my 1.75" drop base air cleaner.

Kickdown return spring can be seen in first pick.

Throttle cable is bolted to that hole as in correct location secondary butterflys were not opening fully. I realise ot makes the pedal harder to push but its just negative expo to me!

Thanks again.