which way does the rod for the kickdown transmission linkage that is parallel vertically to the engine, move when engauged at full throttle, up or down?also where can i get the rest of the linkage for the kickdown? the linkage on my engine stops at the top of the engine in the back after it runs up the back of the engine.. it is missing the rest of it that runs parallel to the top and across to hook up to the carb
2006-10-17 13:49:50 · 4 answers · asked by John M 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The kickdown linkage is designed to push the kickdown lever on the transmission towards the rear of the car. I believe the stock kickdown linkage has the rod move downwards at full throttle.
As for what to do about getting a replacement: You have several options. You can scour the classifieds at Mopar enthusiats sites looking for someone offering a set for sale. You can put on a Lokar cable based kit if you do not care about original looks but want a good, functional, affordable kickdown setup. Or if you want a restoration-correct kickdown linkage and must have it now, you can buy a new setup from Year One:
http://yearone.com/serverfiles/part.asp?pid=KL440&c=0&e=0&cat=1&hid=117AA58687&trk=
2006-10-17 14:27:46 · answer #1 · answered by Mad Scientist Matt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a fun one here!
Someone already said that the horizontal rod (attaches to carb linkage) should push the rod to the rear.
On the back of the intake there is a funky pivoting bracket that should push that vertical rod DOWN to another pivot (which, if I recall correctly, pivots on a shaft or rod which protrudes from the drivers side, front, of your tranny and has a bracket that mounts to the body/frame rail).
From there the pivot should push the third (horizontal dogleg shaped) rod towards the REAR of the car applying pressure to the kickdown lever on the transmission.
I know that parts for these can be found on eBay and at Year One. Another reliable source is Tony's Mopars. And possibly Paddock.
Tony's Parts
tonymopar@aol.com
96 Red Bird Lane, Harrington DE 19952
tel: 302-398-0821
Texas Acres
http://www.texasacres.com; e-mail: texasacres@webtv.net
1130 F.M. 2410, Harker Heights, TX 76548
tel: 800-667-2764; fax: 254-628-9924
2006-10-23 19:30:53 · answer #2 · answered by konstipashen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always down on the old Dodges
2006-10-25 19:37:15 · answer #3 · answered by Mudd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should move forward.
2006-10-22 16:40:13 · answer #4 · answered by George K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋