need trans help! completely lost on this one.
How can that fry a Tranny? Not trying to argue, Just want to understand? I mean if you don't step down hard, you're not going to invoke the kickdown anyway,right?
"Kickdown" linkage is a
misnomer for that linkage, although if you have it installed and adjusted properly, it WILL cause a downshift ("kickdown") if one is within proper rpm limits.
But, that linkage's
main function is to tell the transmission
how much throttle you are applying at any given moment, so that automated adjustments can be made by the transmission, to the the main line pressure that applies the bands and clutches, ensuring that there will always be appropriate (enough) holding ability to handle the torque the engine is putting out at that throttle setting, without slipping. It also regulates the speed at which the upshifts occur, so that you get the best possible performance.
"Kickdown" is the least of what it does.
It is more properly called a "throttle pressure rod" and is critical to correct and effective transmission operation. If it's NOT installed at all, the transmission will never know you're applying any throttle beyond an idle, and won't increase pressures internally to deal with the added torque your engine is making.
A slipping clutch pack or band, or both, that is the direct result of this, will end up in a creating a burned-up transmission in short order. And, it's in no way the fault of the transmission.
Hope this helps!:hello2: