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Disabling the auto kick-down on a 727 #362168
06/30/09 12:39 AM 06/30/09 12:39 AM
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I want to remove all the linkage and disable the auto kick-down on my 727 - anybody know how to do this?

Thanks,
Greg
Re: Disabling the auto kick-down on a 727 [Re: KAHUDA] #362169
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If you want to eliminate the kickdown linkage you need to convert your valve body to full manual operation or replace it with a manual valvebody.. If you don't you'll burn the clutches up...
Re: Disabling the auto kick-down on a 727 [Re: 1_WILD_RT] #362170
06/30/09 10:39 AM 06/30/09 10:39 AM
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That's the only way to do it.
Re: Disabling the auto kick-down on a 727 [Re: 1_WILD_RT] #362171
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So right now all I've done is disconnect the linkage attached to the carb, are you saying that if I take the linkage off the car it will fry the clutches??

Also, am I doing any damage by just having the linkage disconnected?

Thanks!
Greg
Re: Disabling the auto kick-down on a 727 [Re: KAHUDA] #362172
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It will fry!
Re: Disabling the auto kick-down on a 727 [Re: KAHUDA] #362173
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So right now all I've done is disconnect the linkage attached to the carb, are you saying that if I take the linkage off the car it will fry the clutches??

Also, am I doing any damage by just having the linkage disconnected?

Thanks!
Greg

Exactly what is being said. Kickdown is misnomer for the throttle pressure control linkage. The linkage controls the throttle pressure of the transmission therefore controling the shift points of the transmission. Without it it shifts with low pressure and clutch slipage frying the clutches is the result. Don't take long either.
Re: Disabling the auto kick-down on a 727 [Re: KAHUDA] #362174
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and why pray tell would you want to disable the kick down function anyways. if your thinking you would like a fully manual shift go buy a fully manual valve body. otherwise it must be tied at least 1/2 open and then normal upshifts will be high but enough pressure to make things half safe@@
Re: Disabling the auto kick-down on a 727 [Re: Dodgem] #362175
07/01/09 12:27 AM 07/01/09 12:27 AM
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Wow - thanks, I will re-connect the linkage right away and keep my fingers crossed that I didn't hurt the clutches too bad!

Thanks,
Greg
Re: Disabling the auto kick-down on a 727 [Re: KAHUDA] #362176
07/01/09 08:40 AM 07/01/09 08:40 AM
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not only hook it back up..but adjust it correctly also

just cause its hooked up does not mean its working right....adjustment is key to making it last

unhooked...


if you get a manual valve body get one with low band apply

this is the only way to loose the linkage from carb to tranny

easy to install as well


Re: Disabling the auto kick-down on a 727 [Re: KAHUDA] #362177
07/01/09 05:24 PM 07/01/09 05:24 PM
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Another gotcha for the "who cares what it's called" crowd.

The INTERNET, the MISinformation superhighway
Re: Disabling the auto kick-down on a 727 [Re: John_Kunkel] #362178
07/01/09 09:41 PM 07/01/09 09:41 PM
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John You're repeating yourself. It really does let people know what the linkage does when you call it by it's right name. It helps to understand it's function.
Re: Disabling the auto kick-down on a 727 [Re: John_Kunkel] #362179
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Another gotcha for the "who cares what it's called" crowd.






Re: Disabling the auto kick-down on a 727 [Re: stumpy] #362180
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John You're repeating yourself.



And will continue to do so each time someone makes the assumption that the linkage is only for "passing gear".

It's all part of my one-man mission to end the use of the term "kickdown linkage". Such is the nature of monomania.

The INTERNET, the MISinformation superhighway
Re: Disabling the auto kick-down on a 727 [Re: John_Kunkel] #362181
07/02/09 06:37 PM 07/02/09 06:37 PM
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John You're repeating yourself.



And will continue to do so each time someone makes the assumption that the linkage is only for "passing gear".

It's all part of my one-man mission to end the use of the term "kickdown linkage". Such is the nature of monomania.



you are in for a long journey Grasshopper

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Re: Disabling the auto kick-down on a 727 [Re: John_Kunkel] #362182
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John You're repeating yourself.



And will continue to do so each time someone makes the assumption that the linkage is only for "passing gear".

It's all part of my one-man mission to end the use of the term "kickdown linkage". Such is the nature of monomania.

You are not alone. Read my post above.

Re: Disabling the auto kick-down on a 727 [Re: MoparforLife] #362183
07/05/09 04:50 PM 07/05/09 04:50 PM
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Will the Lokar cable work on a 440 six pack?
Re: Disabling the auto kick-down on a 727 [Re: KAHUDA] #362184
07/05/09 07:18 PM 07/05/09 07:18 PM
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Yes. It's just a flexible replacement fot the hard linkage.
Re: Disabling the auto kick-down on a 727 [Re: stumpy] #362185
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Yes. It's just a flexible replacement fot the hard linkage.




but the attachment point and hold down is different on th Lokar...

you can not just take the mechanical linkage off and bolt on a Lokar...

Tony

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Re: Disabling the auto kick-down on a 727 [Re: 70AARcuda] #362186
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How do I adjust the Lokar cable so that everything works properly?
Re: Disabling the auto kick-down on a 727 [Re: KAHUDA] #362187
07/12/09 06:37 PM 07/12/09 06:37 PM
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How do I adjust the Lokar cable so that everything works properly?



What was wrong with the old hard linkage that made you want to disconnect it??
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