C5 kickdown rod
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C5 kickdown rod
Trying to settle an argument, I say the kickdown rod controls line pressure and shift points, my friend says it doesn't. Which of us is right?
Also was looking under the hood of my '84 F150, and the hose from the modulator running into a plastic vacuum tee on the firewall. Wouldn't there be a better vacuum source at the intake manifold?
Also was looking under the hood of my '84 F150, and the hose from the modulator running into a plastic vacuum tee on the firewall. Wouldn't there be a better vacuum source at the intake manifold?
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Trying to settle an argument, I say the kickdown rod controls line pressure and shift points, my friend says it doesn't. Which of us is right?
Also was looking under the hood of my '84 F150, and the hose from the modulator running into a plastic vacuum tee on the firewall. Wouldn't there be a better vacuum source at the intake manifold?
Also was looking under the hood of my '84 F150, and the hose from the modulator running into a plastic vacuum tee on the firewall. Wouldn't there be a better vacuum source at the intake manifold?
The C5 uses a kick down rod, not a TV rod.
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Yep, mine is a C5. Wonder if I could move the vacuum modulator line to the vacuum tree at the intake manifold, instead of where it is now?
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But if it makes you feel better give it a try.
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The C5 is the same transmission as the C4 but with a lock up torque converter.
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It is hooked into a small black vacuum block that is mounted on the upper firewall.
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That is equivalent to manifold vacuum if you want move it to the intake as this will give you a more true signal especially if something else on that block is leaking badly. But generally it should not make a difference.
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Ok thanks. I also observed the modulator line was rubber all the way from the modulator, to the vacuum block on the firewall. I assumed it was a steel line ( it was on the 81 I had)
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If it is rubber all the way there is good chance it is collapsing under vacuum and screwing things up.
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Yes it is a rubber line all the way, feels like windshield washer tubing. I'll go get a piece of metal brake line and make a new one. I think they were 5/16" or 1/4"
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1/4" OD is all you need that would be about 3/16" ID no need to to go any bigger than that.
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Check to make sure something on the distribution manifold is not leaking or that it is not cracked. As it should not make difference.
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Even if it does not work the controls still need vacuum to operate the zone doors, defrost / dash vents / floor.
Yes do so. Because he has AC and I cant remember were the vacuum tank gets it's supply from. Check the tank / metal juice can for leaks, mine had rusted pin holes so the motor had a vacuum leak.
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