Author Topic: 71 340 4 barrel 727 trans kick down spring  (Read 1079 times)

Offline culp71

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71 340 4 barrel 727 trans kick down spring
« on: February 02, 2017 - 10:52:34 AM »
what, if any, is the correct for a 1971 340 (4 barrel shaker) 'cuda transmission kick down spring setup needed?
« Last Edit: February 02, 2017 - 10:55:46 AM by culp71 »




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Re: 71 340 4 barrel 727 trans kick down spring
« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2017 - 11:24:29 AM »
If you mean kick down linkage try this video.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FY9WTWayCC8#

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Re: 71 340 4 barrel 727 trans kick down spring
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2017 - 01:00:42 PM »
helpful over all but where does one find the correct spring for the kickdown linkage?

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Re: 71 340 4 barrel 727 trans kick down spring
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2017 - 01:30:44 PM »
The spring in the video just holds the linkage to the rear. You can have someone step on the throttle and hold it to the floor making sure that the carb is in the full open position then push the kick down rod towards the fire wall until it stops and adjust the link.

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Re: 71 340 4 barrel 727 trans kick down spring
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2017 - 03:28:33 PM »
so no spring is needed for it?

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Re: 71 340 4 barrel 727 trans kick down spring
« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2017 - 04:29:42 PM »
 You need the spring installed to keep the linkage snug against the carb pin.

 You can get the spring from the restoration parts houses or you can get a universal spring kit from your local parts house and cut/bend to suit. This is a universal spring kit that I found on Autozones websight for reference. There are other kits too.
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Re: 71 340 4 barrel 727 trans kick down spring
« Reply #6 on: February 06, 2017 - 03:12:32 PM »
found it, year one part # BF341
looks to be correct.
« Last Edit: February 07, 2017 - 10:43:46 AM by culp71 »