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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 02:37 AM
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Question Engine question

This might sound dumb but when you are driving and you put the gas pedal to the floor normally it drops down a gear so you have more RPMs to speed up faster. Is there something wrong if that doesn't happen and you just slowly speed up? By the way I'm not an expert on engines so this question might sound like I'm dumb to some people.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 07:43 AM
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Yes, there is something wrong; most likely, the kickdown linkage is out of adjustment or
isn't even hooked up. What year, model & engine are you talking about here?
 
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 12:25 PM
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I'm assuming you have an automatic trans,then what ctubutis says is correct.if it's a manual trans you have to manually down shift the trans one gear.

you should fill out your profile so we know what drive line you have.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 01:03 PM
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lol i dont even know what my driveline is. and its a 300 straight six.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 01:22 PM
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wait.... you dont know if its automatic or manual?
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 01:31 PM
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no, he doesnt know what tranny he has in it.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 01:36 PM
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lol i know my trucks automatic what are you talking about?
 
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 01:45 PM
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your drive line is engine,trans and rear end. 2wheel drive or 4wheel drive.you need to get the kickdown working.take picture if you can.we should be able to help you
 
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its a 2 rear wheel drive
 
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