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Topic: Ford AT Kickdown
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69 Sportsroof
Gearhead Posts: 1962
From: Valley, Alabama, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 10-30-2003 02:50 PM
   
Remember me? Sorry I haven't been around in a while. Just too doggone busy. Anyway, was wondering about the Ford kickdown lever that comes on Holley carbs. I'm still converting from a 3 spd manual to a C4 and need to know if I need a carb with this provision or if I can use a cable like the one Lokar has. Any help would be appreciated.Thanks. ------------------
David G.
1969 Mustang Sportsroof
2003 Black Mustang Mach I
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lyle29464
Gearhead Posts: 967
From: Mt. Pleasant S.C.
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 10-30-2003 11:33 PM
I took my kick down rod off.
I like it better now.
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pmhvps
Gearhead Posts: 454
From: Lowville,Ontario,Canada
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 10-31-2003 08:13 AM
Yea. I like it off also.....need to pass, hand on shift lever, drop to 2.....stomp!
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460-67Stang
Gearhead Posts: 289
From: Southern Ohio, USA
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 11-09-2003 01:28 AM
"Keekdown leever? You don't need no steenkeen keekdown leever!".  Seriously...I'd use the Lokar (or similar rodder type part) if I were to go the kickdown route. Much easier installation than finding the right carb linkage and then adjusting it. I didn't reinstall mine either. I just stomp it and get all I need. No shift necessary!
Brian
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Tommy
Journeyman Posts: 59
From: loretto,tn 38469
Registered: May 2003
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posted 11-09-2003 05:11 PM
I installed my kickdown lever the other day in my 65.My carb is a mechanical secondaries speed demon without the ford kickdown.I am using the stock accelerator with the kickdown on the accelerator linkage.Run the cable from the kickdown on the accelerator to the kickdown arm on the trans.Make sure you dont get the cable to tight.Leave some slack.Set it were the pedal is to the floor,and the kickdown is activated but not pulled up to tight.I was thinking about leaving mine disconnected also,but the transmission shop that built the trans said to hook it up.They said the trans needs it as far as performance.He went through a very detailed breakdown on the discussion,which I forgot what half was said.I just hooked mine up.If anyone knows the performance advantage please let us know.THANKS TOMMY------------------
65 coupe,351W,C4 TRANS,9in w/325 pos
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18927
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 11-09-2003 05:31 PM
I don't run one either never have. I run a built C4 that shifts real firm. I think it's more fun to shift it myself. My trans guy said my C4 doesn't need the kick down installed. Some trans need them to not burn out the pump.
Brian, with that 460 I'm sure you don't need to down shift. 
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Ron 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. My Pics
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