C6 Kick down linkage
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C6 Kick down linkage
I recently purchased a 79 F100 reg cab 2WD truck. Last weekend I finished reinstalling the original 351M and C6 which was removed by the previous owner. I have run into a problem with the kick down linkage hitting the firewall and stopping me from getting to full throttle position. I am a little preplexed because everything I just put back is original to this specific truck. It is pretty much back to the way it left the factory.
Any thoughts on how I might have screwed it up? For now I don't have the kick down hooked up at the carb. But I really don't like it when things aren't the way they are supposed to be. So I would like to get it hooked up properly.
For the record, when I bought the truck the guy had put a cleveland and manual trans in it cause the c6 started sliping on him. I rebuilt the C6 for under a hundred dollars and now it is back where it belongs. Thanks in advance for any advice and I love the sight. Chris
Any thoughts on how I might have screwed it up? For now I don't have the kick down hooked up at the carb. But I really don't like it when things aren't the way they are supposed to be. So I would like to get it hooked up properly.
For the record, when I bought the truck the guy had put a cleveland and manual trans in it cause the c6 started sliping on him. I rebuilt the C6 for under a hundred dollars and now it is back where it belongs. Thanks in advance for any advice and I love the sight. Chris
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Best I can tell it has to go on one of two ways. The other way creates an even greater interferance. If it was installed the other way I don't think you could even get it hooked up to the carb. The way I have it I can get it hooked to the carb but it hits the trans tunnel at about half throttle.
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I have a 460 with a C-6 and I had a similar problem until I got the correct set up. The rod used is specific to the 385 series engines or all engines using the 385 bellhousing pattern. 351M/400 & 460 with C-6 take the different TVR (throttle Valve Rod ) than anything else when in a F-Series engine bay. No other TVR works right because of the Firewall Bind you are experiencing.
In addition to being differently configured than all the others, the "385" series style rods use a guide bracket, with a nylon eylet-guide that bolts on top left bellhousing bolt. This guide keeps the TVR in alignment as it traverses thru the full range of travel during operation.
I can't post a picture on here and I'm not going to put it in the Gallery but I have a photo that would show what I'm telling you. Also Actual OEM FoMoCo Hardcopy Truck Service & Repair Manual has a drawing that illustrates the correct rod too.
FBp
In addition to being differently configured than all the others, the "385" series style rods use a guide bracket, with a nylon eylet-guide that bolts on top left bellhousing bolt. This guide keeps the TVR in alignment as it traverses thru the full range of travel during operation.
I can't post a picture on here and I'm not going to put it in the Gallery but I have a photo that would show what I'm telling you. Also Actual OEM FoMoCo Hardcopy Truck Service & Repair Manual has a drawing that illustrates the correct rod too.
FBp
