Now i have a newly rebuilt motor in there (did it myself!) and it is running great.....however, when i try to get it to kick down or go into "passing gear" (as my grandma called it) it does not. With a 3 speed automatic, this working is a must. Any help or personal experiences is appreciated. I have adjusted the rod per haynes and Bentley with same result. If i turn the rod on the throttle body in too far, it begins to open up the idle on the throttle body.....I have it screwed in as far as possible without moving the throttle body off its stop. I figure somebody out there has gone through the same thing, or set it up for a customer before. TIA
I believe you need to check the adjustment at the tranny, the accelerator pedal is linked there first. That adjustment is for the kickdown. Check the Bentley. Good luck. Hector |
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