2-Barrel to 4-Barrel Conversion

so here are pics of the rod next to the carb that solves the geometry issue and aligns the rod front and back as well as kicks up to clear some throttle cables. Without the slotted end screwed on, it is about 10 inches long. Does anybody know what engines and years they were originally installed on???

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