Kickdown Linkage vs Cable for my Setup
What these guys said below is exactly the deal.
I did not have the factory parts and sourcing them is/was pricey. I used the Lokar cables.
On throttle and line pressure, it’s not a big deal.
YOU! Adjust the transmission line pressure. EZ stuff.
Start with a helper under the car. While your up top, have the helper hold the transmission lines arm still in the relaxed position. Up top, take up the slack, then give a 1/4 inch slack. You should be good from there. Minor adjustments can be made from up top quick and easy.
No tension should be on the cable pulling the transmission line pressure arm at rest. Only minor slack.
You will feel how the transmission shifts. If it shifts a bit higher in the rpm range vs what it used to do, you have added pressure, add slack.
If it shifts a bit quick and soft, add tension. Not enough line pressure.
Once your good with how it works, twist that Allen head into the cables lock block real good and it’s set and will not move.
If you have access to stock 4 barrel parts i would do that but if not Lokar is a great route.
Jake
I agree. If you are able to get the CORRECT linkage, go for it. But if you are going to have to cobble some cave woman BS together, go with the cable.
