I have located a kickdown linkage from another Ford truck with a 302 (might have come off a dent, can't remember now), and I need help with how to install it/have it in the right position. The first issue I have is it is about 1 1/2" too long, but that's okay because the trans end is rusted out and I will need to cut that off and add an end from another one I have.
Question 1: How do I get my kickdown to go from sitting like this:
To like the one here:
I am referring to how far into the throttle you need to go until the kickdown is actuated. Also, is the shape of the kickdown in the second photo correct? (how it travels about 2" above throttle assembly?)
I am thinking that if the kickdown is the correct length, then the trans will only allow it to sit in one position. BUT, because I am making the kickdown, I don't know what that position is. The shop manual says 'the downshift systems should come in when the accelerator is pressed through detent, and not before detent'. Is detent when you start actuating the throttle, and at one point about 2/3 through the motion it gets harder to move? I just want to make sure I make the correct length kickdown.
Question 2: I think my shifting bracket on the c4 is different than on a '70 c4 --> mine is on top, whereas in the manual it looks like the '70 bracket is below the pivoting point. This is also providing me with some learning experiences as it can not be shifted with a straight rod. I have made a bent shifting linkage, but the motion of going through all gears at the transmission only turns the steering column part about half way, so when it's in 1 they match up, and when the trans is in park, the steering column says it is between drive and neutral.
Here's a pic of the trans (and rusted end of kickdown):
Any ideas how to make a shifting linkage for that trans?
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks
Brian
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