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Oct 14, 2014 | 06:35 AM

Bud Mud

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C6 kick down rod

anybody have one? I never notice it wasnt there,i need the rod(tube?) and clip's that fasten it to the carb and tranny,i have the 351m. THANKS

Oct 14, 2014 | 05:55 PM

mikeo0o0o0

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anybody have one? I never notice it wasnt there,i need the rod(tube?) and clip's that fasten it to the carb and tranny,i have the 351m. THANKS

I don't have one but just so you know, not having the rod on a C6 isn't critical. All you lose is the kickdown to passing gear. It won't damage the tranny.

Oct 14, 2014 | 06:10 PM

mikeo0o0o0

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I also did a search and couldn't find any dealer or obsolete parts supplier that had one.
Kickdown rod '77 F100 350 w/ 351/400 & C6
D7TZ-7A187-B

Snap ring, 2 required
97409-S8
13/64" ID X 17/32" OD X 1/32" Thick.

Oct 14, 2014 | 06:34 PM

JWC 3

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I inadvertently left mine off a few years ago . No ill effect,and I barely notice it . It sits on a shelf in my shop. One day
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Oct 14, 2014 | 06:45 PM

gatorfor88

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Ther should be literally millions of these in junk yards everywhere. If "Cash for Clunkers " didnt hit your local yard too hard

Oct 14, 2014 | 07:01 PM

Bud Mud

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thanks guy's,i know it wont hurt anything not being,but it would be nice to have when i need it. Thanks for the spec's,i may just make one.

Oct 14, 2014 | 08:15 PM

460me

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Lokar makes a kick down cable for the C6

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Oct 15, 2014 | 08:29 AM

sirrealism

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They are nice to have but an quick fix is to turn your modulator in 1/2 turn. This will give you more vacuum response when needed for kick down plus give you just a bit later shift and also firm up the shift. If 1/2 turn doesnt do it you can go a full turn but if its tight at all stop or you will rupture the modulator. Since the 351 likes a little more RPMS you will probably find a little more power then you had.

Oct 15, 2014 | 10:46 AM

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Bud Mud

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are you talking about the taking the vacum hose off and the screw inside?

Oct 15, 2014 | 02:12 PM

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redroad

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I'd trade you one for a 351m 4wd dipstick and dipstick tube ..

Oct 15, 2014 | 04:27 PM

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sirrealism

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yes the vacuum line at the trans. Inside the modulator there is a flat head screw. turn it in 1/2 turn and put the vacuum line back on and take it for a drive.