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Aug 23, 2009 | 12:26 PM

builtfordtough13

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Kick Down Rod Help

I just added a edelbrock 1406 carb and performer intake to my 78 F-150 w/ a 302 and c4 and when I went to install the kickdown rod from the transmission back to the carb it wouldn't work, totally wrong postition. Has anyone had this problem?? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!!

Aug 23, 2009 | 05:49 PM

fmc400

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Edelbrock carburetors aren't set up to accept Ford kickdown linkage from the factory. You'll need a kit to make this work.

Aug 23, 2009 | 06:46 PM

builtfordtough13

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Umm.. thanks, what kit do you reccomend.

Aug 23, 2009 | 07:10 PM

fmc400

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Does your '78 have a throttle cable or linkage? I can't remember when the switch was. I was thinking you had a linkage, but in case you have a throttle cable, Edelbrock #1483 is an adapter that should work (according to them, not me). Take a look at the product info:

http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_...throttle.shtml

If not, Lokar is the way to go.

Aug 23, 2009 | 07:25 PM

hp246

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YEp, Edelbrock makes a kit. The other option is an aftermarket Kickdown cable. I think the kit is alot cheaper.

Aug 23, 2009 | 07:51 PM

ladelld33

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hey i got that kit plus the other bracket that goes with it and i still can't figure out how to make it work

Aug 23, 2009 | 08:19 PM

fmc400

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Originally Posted by ladelld33

hey i got that kit plus the other bracket that goes with it and i still can't figure out how to make it work

You should contact Edelbrock tech support for that question because the odds of someone with your same setup using that exact kit in this one forum are fairly low.

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Aug 23, 2009 | 08:34 PM

hp246

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You bought the Kickdown cable from Lokar and it doesn't work? I have that system, and it is really easy to install. Diretions that came with it were great. All you have to do is install, adjust so that it is when butterfly is wide open, the kickdown is engaged.

Aug 23, 2009 | 08:52 PM

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builtfordtough13

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Laughing Gas

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No I bought that edelbrock thing part number 1483. I will be buying the lokar kit. Thanks

Aug 23, 2009 | 08:58 PM

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hp246

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Sorry,
I misread your earlier post. Before you buy the Lokar kit, go to their website. O'm pretty sure they have their direction posted. Good luck. Can get kind frustrating at times.