1981 ford f100 question
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1981 ford f100 question
i have a 1981 ford f100 with a 302 on it i just put a new edelbrock intake and a holley 600 carb on it and the transmission kickdown is sticking like its bent or something im new to ford trucks first truck ive owned having trouble getting the cable to pull like its supposed to anyone know whats going on.
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i have a 1981 ford f100 with a 302 on it i just put a new edelbrock intake and a holley 600 carb on it and the transmission kickdown is sticking like its bent or something im new to ford trucks first truck ive owned having trouble getting the cable to pull like its supposed to anyone know whats going on.
Having said that, the E'brock manifolds I've been around move the carb in relation to where Ford had it. IIRC, the carb is moved forward almost an inch. If so, is your linkage in a bind due to that? E'brock sells a kit to lengthen the kick-down link - did you use that?
Further, does your Holley have the Ford linkage? Not all do, and if yours doesn't then the question becomes how you hooked the kick-down to the carb.
And, by the way, you said cable, but in '81 it should have been a tubular link. Correct? Just need to make sure we know what we are working with.
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If he has the AOD he will have the kickdown or TV cable that controls the shifting of the transmission. If this is the case I would advise not driving the truck until it is calibrated correctly or you risk burning up the transmission.
I did this a couple times myself, and it was one expensive mistake.
I did this a couple times myself, and it was one expensive mistake.
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If he has the AOD he will have the kickdown or TV cable that controls the shifting of the transmission. If this is the case I would advise not driving the truck until it is calibrated correctly or you risk burning up the transmission.
I did this a couple times myself, and it was one expensive mistake.
I did this a couple times myself, and it was one expensive mistake.
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The reason I ask is because it makes a big difference. As desperado says, the AOD can easily be ruined by improper kickdown cable adjustment. So, if you have a cable then you need to fix this before driving the truck much, if at all.
If it is a tubular link then it is a C6, probably, and they are not sensitive to adjustment like the AOD.
If it is a tubular link then it is a C6, probably, and they are not sensitive to adjustment like the AOD.
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I agree with Shaun. Looks like the C6 linkage, which is the tubular link that goes to the tranny. Take the link off the carb and see if it works smoothly when you push it gently toward the firewall. It should be smooth, and if not you need to determine why it isn't.
If it is smooth when you have the link off the carb but not when it is on the carb you need to figure out what is making it bind. Is it rubbing on anything?
If it is smooth when you have the link off the carb but not when it is on the carb you need to figure out what is making it bind. Is it rubbing on anything?
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But, the link gets pushed toward the firewall, not pulled. It goes toward the cab as the throttle opens and at some point in its travel it causes the tranny to downshift if within the speed range. It should move smoothly when you push it. If not then either it is hung up on something or the tranny has a problem.
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It gets pushed i wasnt thinking right. I have a 1 inch entension on the carb right now where could i find like a half inch extension. That should be all i need. If the rod isnt on the carb it pushed easily.
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I don't know what perch kit it means. But, you need to go do the test. Take the linkage off the carb and try it like I've suggested. If it is smooth to the tranny when off the carb we will then address that. We have too many messages flying around and no answers to questions.