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Offline tactransman

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Re: kickdown linkage adjustment
« Reply #15 on: April 22, 2007 - 06:59:55 PM »
If it is not shifting down to low manually,you have something up inside. drop the pan.
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Re: kickdown linkage adjustment
« Reply #16 on: April 22, 2007 - 07:06:25 PM »
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Re: kickdown linkage adjustment
« Reply #17 on: April 22, 2007 - 09:16:01 PM »
The lokar kit is the way to go!!!!! or just put in a manual valve body like me ....  :burnout:

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Re: kickdown linkage adjustment
« Reply #18 on: April 24, 2007 - 12:06:59 PM »
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The lokar kit is the way to go!!!!! or just put in a manual valve body like me .... 

What advantage does manual valve body give you...may want to try one myself.  :2thumbs:

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Re: kickdown linkage adjustment
« Reply #19 on: April 24, 2007 - 01:32:46 PM »
Maximum pressure (squeeze) on the clutches and bands all the time. Firm shifting for the street though. :grinyes:
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Re: kickdown linkage adjustment
« Reply #20 on: April 24, 2007 - 02:34:26 PM »
Is there nowhere to get the original linkage rod?  I don't really trust using a cable to push a linkage - cables are made to pull.  I can't find anything on ebay, year one, or even just googling it...
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Re: kickdown linkage adjustment
« Reply #21 on: April 24, 2007 - 04:54:57 PM »
It depends on what setup you want. The solid rod that runs from the throttle linkage right the tranny you can find in most salvage yards. The 3 piece style with the pivot on the bellhousing is harder to find(at least around here).

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Re: kickdown linkage adjustment
« Reply #22 on: April 24, 2007 - 05:52:49 PM »
I don't really trust using a cable to push a linkage - cables are made to pull.  I can't find anything on ebay, year one, or even just googling it...
The cables don't push,they pull. They mount to the other side of the tranny lever and pull.(Just like the OEM cable on a Dodge Ram PU)
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Re: kickdown linkage adjustment
« Reply #23 on: April 29, 2007 - 05:37:01 AM »
You guys were right it was internal. I went through it and adjusted everything according to the book and it still wouldn't shift so I pulled it and used one I had laying around. I now works great. So much for the freshly rebuilt one. Thanks for everyones help and suggestions.
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Re: kickdown linkage adjustment
« Reply #24 on: April 29, 2007 - 01:50:01 PM »
Thanks for filling us in on the final solution. You never know when someone else is  :horse: and  :pullinghair: with a similar problem.
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