Throttle linkage bushing replacement question

[mdbickell]

The pedal feel on my 78sc has been complete crap. I assumed it was just the pedal bushing so I replaced it resulting in slightly better performance. Come to find out that the bushings on the bell crank on the top of the motor are gone. I can see the linkage and feel it but I have no idea how to access the are sufficiently enough to replace the bushing.

Has anyone done this seemingly minor repair without either dropping the motor or pulling out the airbox and intake?

Thanks

[Flat6pac]

You have to remove the whole platform from the top of the engine, 3 nuts, one supports the air ox
the 2 bushings are just a couple dollars each
Bruce