No, it appears the angled rod started in '76 with the type D adjuster. I think they did this to provide more clearance for the banked carb set that also came along in '76 .....
My recommendation would be to watch eBay for a type E assembly. They can usually be found for around $20, sometimes even a few dollars less. Stay away from the type D. It's no good because it has no lock nut.
My recommendation would be to watch eBay for a type E assembly. They can usually be found for around $20, sometimes even a few dollars less. Stay away from the type D. It's no good because it has no lock nut.