that is how it is supposed to be connected .

Look at the top bellcrank and you will see a hole in the bracket bolted to the engine and a hole in the part the linkage connects to , that is for a pin , use a drill bit , think the size is 3/16 , then adjust the rod to the carb so it is against that stud , and adjust the down rod from that linkage you pin so the trans lever is full forward , this is the initial setting .