okay folks I need pics and infro on the linkage from a 289 to c4 tranny and the hook-up for the kick down cable. what length is the kick cable for this app. and how does the linkage for the 2 bbl carb hook up? thanks to any help tony

 

I have a 289/C4 in my 51. I fought with the linkage for several months and finally got fed up and replaced the pedal and all of the linkage with aftermarket stuff. However I did get a lot of good info from this article http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2...kage/index.php
prior to replacing the linkage.
Hope it helps.
Basically though to answer your orignal question, the kickdown linkage needs to pull the lever on the trans till it stops when the throttle is completely open.
I have a 2bbl linkage that goes as far as the rear of the motor, but not to connect to the accelerator pedal, if you need it. Let me know and I'll mail it to you. Just send me a PM with the address.
doug

 

thanks doug I don't have the original linkage and just can't imagine how its supposed to look. I'm thinking of going with the lokar gas pedal assembly and cable but I cant figure out how the kickdown goes and I saw one cable in a fairlane parts mag., but it was only ten inches long?

 

lokar uses a seperate cable and bracket for the kickdown. They even provide you with a new lever for the transmission. It will only work with their pedal assembly though. (It's what I put into my truck) They have a second bracket that attaches to the carb cable bracket and the cable goes to the trans from there. You do have to cut the cable and housing to fit.

 

sorry I mean to answer the PM