kick down linkage
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kick down linkage
My dad said that I need to get kick down linkage. I found a kick down cable and asked him if that's what I need. He said he had never heard it called that before, and if it was the same, he didn't know how to hook it up. Lokar KD-20C4HT - Lokar Custom Fit Stainless Steel Transmission Kickdown Cable Kits - JEGS is the one that I found. Is it what I need, and is it hooked up the same way at the "linkage" that he is thinking about?
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My dad said that I need to get kick down linkage. I found a kick down cable and asked him if that's what I need. He said he had never heard it called that before, and if it was the same, he didn't know how to hook it up. Lokar KD-20C4HT - Lokar Custom Fit Stainless Steel Transmission Kickdown Cable Kits - JEGS is the one that I found. Is it what I need, and is it hooked up the same way at the "linkage" that he is thinking about?
yes, ford used a hard rod from the carb to the tranny.. course it only fits ONE space setting..
Lokar (and others) now make a cable that does the same thing, and is usable in lots of different situations.. I'm using one on my 460/C6 setup.
stomp on the gas. the cable pulls the carb throttle back(rotating clockwise), pulling the kickdown (cable/rod connected to bottom of carb throttle) which pulls on the arm at the tranny.
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Derek, are you and your dad STILL bickering?
It's up to you of course and how much money you want to spend, but you don't need one. I have a 390 with a C6. I have no mechanical kickdown linkage and it downshifts fine.
Trust me, if you floor your gas pedal, that C4 is going to sense the vacuum drop off and downshift all by itself. But be careful, by the time you can get your foot off the gas pedal, you will probably be sitting back in the bed somewhere.
It's up to you of course and how much money you want to spend, but you don't need one. I have a 390 with a C6. I have no mechanical kickdown linkage and it downshifts fine.
Trust me, if you floor your gas pedal, that C4 is going to sense the vacuum drop off and downshift all by itself. But be careful, by the time you can get your foot off the gas pedal, you will probably be sitting back in the bed somewhere.
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Julie, there was no bickering this time. It was one of the few times I've ever heard him say "I don't know". He just didn't know what the difference between the cable and linkage was. So I'd figure I'd ask you guys (since everyone on here is full of all the right answers).
As for not needing it....I guess I'm going to have it. I ordered it last night when I got home from class. Sitting in the bed won't be a bad thing!!!
As for not needing it....I guess I'm going to have it. I ordered it last night when I got home from class. Sitting in the bed won't be a bad thing!!!
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I think that means he respects you enough to treat you like an equal! Very nice!
Look at the bright site, and we can keep this our little secret. Even if you put it in and don't do it right, the transmission will still kick down because of the vacuum drop off. So, based on satisfactory results, you will probably look pretty sharp to "The Dad."
Ssshhhhhhh!
Actually this isn't so much an F1/F-100 issue as much as a 302/C4 issue so you might want to post your question on one of the later model truck or engine forums as well.
Look at the bright site, and we can keep this our little secret. Even if you put it in and don't do it right, the transmission will still kick down because of the vacuum drop off. So, based on satisfactory results, you will probably look pretty sharp to "The Dad."
Ssshhhhhhh!
Actually this isn't so much an F1/F-100 issue as much as a 302/C4 issue so you might want to post your question on one of the later model truck or engine forums as well.
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Julie, it'll be our secret. Hopefully he doesn't ever stumble on this site.
As for it being another forum's issue, I prefer hearing from you guys. If you guys don't know then answer (or if I need something really technical) then I'll go to another one and look. But as for now, you guys have got the job done!!! And I appreciate everyone's help.
As for it being another forum's issue, I prefer hearing from you guys. If you guys don't know then answer (or if I need something really technical) then I'll go to another one and look. But as for now, you guys have got the job done!!! And I appreciate everyone's help.
