460/C6 Shift Linkage
Thread Starter
|
More Turbo
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 653
Likes: 2
From: Concord, NC
There are several people on the board who have said that they took their linkage off for various reasons. I don't think it is a safety issue unless you pull out into traffic and want it to down shift automatically, or pass a car. Are you sure that was your problem? Try posting your problem and see what comes up. I bet someone else has had your exact same problem. Good luck!
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 400
Likes: 2
From: Des Moines, WA
There are several people on the board who have said that they took their linkage off for various reasons. I don't think it is a safety issue unless you pull out into traffic and want it to down shift automatically, or pass a car. Are you sure that was your problem? Try posting your problem and see what comes up. I bet someone else has had your exact same problem. Good luck!
Ive posted it on several different sites, mainly no answers. I just want it to shift when its suppose to and not burn up my gears. It shifts smooth like no ones business now. 20 then 30-35 instead of 30 then 50 which is DEFIANTLY WRONG.
I am not worried about passing... I can do that with it off lol
Cargo Master
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 2,238
Likes: 299
From: Kenner,La.
down shift rod
I have had a C6 in my truck since 1980 with no down shift rod, if I nail it @ 15to20 it drops to 1st gear. Under normal driving it up shifts @ 8 and 15. Has a 3.50 axle. Kenny
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 400
Likes: 2
From: Des Moines, WA
I'm not sure what axle is in it... but its good to verify that its safe.
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 400
Likes: 2
From: Des Moines, WA
There are several people on the board who have said that they took their linkage off for various reasons. I don't think it is a safety issue unless you pull out into traffic and want it to down shift automatically, or pass a car. Are you sure that was your problem? Try posting your problem and see what comes up. I bet someone else has had your exact same problem. Good luck!
I recently had to put it back on turns out its the way the bracket was built on the orginal 2 barrel i had to bend the bracket that has the screw in it to a different angle in order for the kick down to work properly. now there is space for it to throttle and space enough for it to kick down when i mash on the gas.
Posting Guru
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,051
Likes: 0
From: Douglas, Georgia
I made my own shifter linkage out of two rod ends (heim joints) and a piece of 3/8 threaded rod.
total cost $5 maybe. Works great.
total cost $5 maybe. Works great.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
jniolon
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
15
Sep 3, 2019 08:11 AM
71BlueBoy
1967 - 1972 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
6
Nov 27, 2012 09:16 AM
deisele75
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
5
Dec 24, 2006 06:32 PM
alankirby
Clutch, Transmission, Differential, Axle & Transfer Case
6
Apr 5, 2006 06:09 PM
