glad you fixed it.

I just put a SB 4-v 3-piece kickdown linkage on my 85 truck.

I had to add 2-3 inches to the middle down rod to get it to work and adjust.

I dont know why?? it came from a SB 4-v 727 car.

like you I just welded in a piece and now it adjusted and works great.

must have shrunk in transit.