So yes! I'm still on the whole C-6 transmission subject and know I have run myself into a question/problem that I did myself kindof. When I got my 52 F-1 with the 302 2bbl the person I got this truck from was a bit of a hack. Anyways with this being my first real project I pulled off what I think was the kick-down cable on the transmission because the end up by the carb was cut off and doing nothing. Now looking at the transmission I cannot figure out where it is supposed to be connected on either the trans or the motor side. I know this maybe a little vauge but, if there is any tips or pics I can get to help fix this issue I would appreciate it! Seems like everyday I go and look at this truck I cannot figure out what the guy was thinking before I got ahold of it. I'm not the top mechanic but, common sense can go along way! Sorry for the rambling!

Thanks again all!

Oh yeah! For some of us in the mid-west/colder climates I think that spring might actually trying to make its way back! Hooray!

 

My recommendation - buy a lokar kickdown cable kit. It comes with full instructions and will look much nicer in the engine bay! I had the same issue and have never regretted going with a new kit, it was actually a pleasure to install.

 

at least on my big block C6, the kickdown rod comes out in the middle of the shift lever arm. the rod is threaded and has a flat spot where the kickdown arm attaches.

and I used a Lokar cable kit too.

Sam

 

LOKAR! That is what I was looking for! I think that is what was on the truck before the the previous owner hijacked it!

Thanks!

 

Hey there sledguy, how's about getting a gallery going? Uh, you too wolverine, there's a lot of voyeurs here!

 

A gallery in general or for the kickdown cable? I guess now that the big box company I work for is cutting back on hours I might have time! I will have to try and see what I need to do for the gallery. Forums and I sometimes dont see eye-to-eye!

 

That's a cool truck in your avatar, I, for one, would like to see more

 

How much did that kick down cable cost?

 

$70 at jegs
Lokar KD-20C6HT Lokar Custom Fit Stainless Steel Transmission Kickdown Cable Kits

you can find on ebay for $45
FORD C-6 TRANSMISSION KICKDOWN CABLE KIT C6 BRAIDED - eBay (item 140529455424 end time Apr-05-11 19:45:01 PDT)

Sam

 

That is an older pic of the truck but, thanks for the compliment! It is now flat black and I will be putting up some pic here soon when I actually get it out and clean it! I'm going though withdrawl really bad so that may be sooner than later!

Thanks!

 

If I had the time!
but heres a link to my online one for now - pics are not in any order for some reason photobucket mixed em all up!!
Pictures by dawolverine - Photobucket

 

[quote=dawolverine;10183107]If I had the time!
but heres a link to my online one for now - pics are not in any order for some reason photobucket mixed em all up!!
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way cool, seems like there is always more to do!

 

On Carbureted Models I thought you need a kick down rod rather then a kick down cable?

 

the STOCK connection was a solid rod, but you can do it with a cable nowadays. I use a cable

Sam

 

cool. Thats a slicker setup than a rod that can get all bent