machelis
Well-Known Member
Howdy,
So i finally got my engine back in the car and put a few miles on her so far, but I've had to shift the car manually since on D it shifts waaay to quick. It's in 2nd by 8mph and 3rd between 12-14mph.
I have a single rod kickdown that's been adjusted properly several times with the wifey sitting in the driver's seat, foot to the floor. Had the rod as far back as possible then tightened up the adjustment bolt. Return spring is old, but keeps everything forward just fine. With all the research I've done, I keep reading the kickdown is off. Well i can't make the kickdown any better, so i assume something else is wrong. (I actually haven't tried stomping the throttle for see if the kickdown even works. Haven't had a chance to hit the highway yet.)
And yes, the carb and intake are aftermarket and I have the proper edelbrock kickdown shaft. Also changes the rear gears and added a higher stall converter. Not sure if those make a difference.
Any other suggestions, pictures or tests before i cave and try a lokar cable?
Thanks
So i finally got my engine back in the car and put a few miles on her so far, but I've had to shift the car manually since on D it shifts waaay to quick. It's in 2nd by 8mph and 3rd between 12-14mph.
I have a single rod kickdown that's been adjusted properly several times with the wifey sitting in the driver's seat, foot to the floor. Had the rod as far back as possible then tightened up the adjustment bolt. Return spring is old, but keeps everything forward just fine. With all the research I've done, I keep reading the kickdown is off. Well i can't make the kickdown any better, so i assume something else is wrong. (I actually haven't tried stomping the throttle for see if the kickdown even works. Haven't had a chance to hit the highway yet.)
And yes, the carb and intake are aftermarket and I have the proper edelbrock kickdown shaft. Also changes the rear gears and added a higher stall converter. Not sure if those make a difference.
Any other suggestions, pictures or tests before i cave and try a lokar cable?
Thanks