hi,
is this rod for a 727 with a 383 or 440 from 60's?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/153754702228
Posted By: 451Mopar
Re: kickdown rod - 12/13/19 05:34 AM
Just the part that runs down the backside of the engine to the pivot rod on the side of the transmission. Not sure exactly which year model, looks like the ones I have had on '67 Coronets with 318s?
It would still be missing the upper crank/pivot that attaches to the throttle bracket, and the carb to crank/pivot linkage rod, and the lower crank/pivot (transmission mounted) linkage rod that connects to the kickdown lever.
If you need a kickdown, and does not need to be original, the cable operated kickdown kits will work.
ok this could possibly be a small block rod?
rod measures 14 3/4" were 440 rods bigger or smaller then 383 rods?
anyone have that middle rod for a 383? need right length rod to complete my set. it will goin a 72 plymouth duster with a 383
Posted By: bobby66
Re: kickdown rod - 12/22/19 08:46 AM
I think Year One sells parts for the kickdown linkage. Maybe check them out.
Posted By: Cab_Burge
Re: kickdown rod - 12/22/19 05:24 PM
If I was you I would convert your motor to the Biuchilon kick down cable kit
Not the other cheaper one
The early V8 cars came two ways, single piece and three piece kickdown linkage
Posted By: moparx
Re: kickdown rod - 12/22/19 06:35 PM
say NO to lokar ! cheap, GM "fitzall" setup.
lokar is better then the cheap off brand 30.00 cable. if i can find that one rod id have a set for 383 4 barrel
can't believe no one has that rod on here
Posted By: stumpy
Re: kickdown rod - 12/23/19 04:37 AM
Just because they have one doesn't mean they want to get rid of it. If you are having so much trouble finding one could be it's rare enough to hold on to.
Posted By: bobby66
Re: kickdown rod - 12/23/19 11:34 AM
I have run that Bouchillon cable in the past and was happy with it.
for how much one cost,i could get a used 3 piece set.
Posted By: moparx
Re: kickdown rod - 12/24/19 03:52 PM
if it were me, i would search out a used set before i went for lokar junk.
only need one rod to complete my set,but i seen some decent price used sets.
Posted By: BlueRacer69
Re: kickdown rod - 12/25/19 11:43 PM
Have you looked around on E-bay? I see kick down linkages and sometimes single linkage rods on there all the time. Do a search for: Mopar Kickdown Linkage. Maybe you will find something.
Posted By: furious70
Re: kickdown rod - 12/27/19 03:46 PM
FWIW, the earlier multi-piece BB kickdown stuff seems a little rare and $ anymore. I have 1 or 2 of them but have 0 interest in getting rid of them for that reason. I imagine many of the guys on here are like me. Later 70's stuff has a 1 piece kickdown that can work, but you have to change it all over.