Kickdown Question

At full throttle, the carb butterfly is 100% open. I disconnect the TV rod and can push it down. I gave it another turn out and took it for a test drive.

I also found this information:
In 1968, part-throttle downshift functionality was added to A-904 transmissions used with six-cylinder engines. This feature permitted the transmission to shift from third to second gear in response to moderate accelerator pressure. Previously, an automatic 3-2 downshift occurred only if the driver pushed the accelerator to the floor. This change was made to maintain acceptable in-town performance with taller final-drive ratios in the rear axle — 2.76:1 rear axle gears were being furnished in applications previously equipped with 2.93:1 or 3.23:1 gearsets. Part-throttle downshift functionality was extended to V8 A-904s in 1969, and to most A-727 transmissions in 1970 to 1971.

I wasn't aware that I had to completely mat it. Knowing that, it DOES kick down, but only holds 2nd gear for a couple of seconds before going back to 3rd. Does that mean I need to keep extending the TV rod?