727 throttle pressure adjustment

howiedodat said

I have the same or similar book on my '68. I read it to be the factory says to adjust the travel so the lever is at the idle position then adjust the linkage for the proper shift points. However, the Lokar cable instructions (and many others in the forums) state the lever should be at full rear at WOT when using a cable. Both adjusments are not posible with the cable. its one or the other or a "balance" point between the two. Thanks !!

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As a starting point I always adjust the linkage or cable whichever your using for full travel at WOT then test drive the car. If it hangs in gears too long I loosen it up a little at a time until it shifts at the correct speeds and downshifts correctly. Most of the time adjusting it at full travel at WOT works fine without any further adjustment. As far as the Lokar cable not returning as long as it's shifting at the correct speeds and the cable doesn't buckle up you should be fine. If the cable does buckle that'll shorten it's life allot. Can you put a return spring at the carb end of the cable to get it to pull back?