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Posted By: Budman

Kickdown adjustment - 09/26/14 07:14 PM

71 Scamp 318
Just bought this car. There is no passing gear or downshift with heavy acceleration. The kick down linkage was hooked up to pull the lever on the side of the trans to be pulled forward under acceleration. isn't that backwards? I used a tie-strap and held the lever at trans to the rear and still will not kick down under heavy acceleration.

Posted By: stumpy

Re: Kickdown adjustment - 09/26/14 07:31 PM

Yes that is backwards. You need to install and adjust the linkage correctly. then see what you have going on. Tying it back won't give you kickdown It will just raise the shift points.

Posted By: John_Kunkel

Re: Kickdown adjustment - 09/26/14 07:35 PM

With the lever held to the rear I'm surprised it upshifts.

Posted By: bboogieart

Re: Kickdown adjustment - 09/26/14 07:40 PM

Did the 71s even have part throttle kick down?

Posted By: hp383

Re: Kickdown adjustment - 09/27/14 10:19 AM

Attached picture 8282438-kickdownlinkage.jpg

Posted By: John_Kunkel

Re: Kickdown adjustment - 09/27/14 09:41 PM

Quote:

Did the 71s even have part throttle kick down?

Most did but not all.