>Light throttle 2-3 shift should be at 23-28 mph--never over 30. You have >lengthened the rod >too much.Make sure it's not hanging up---binding or too weak return spring. >Actually I think >some valve is sticking in valve-body.--or internal problem.You say it is a >recent rebuild --- >bring it back The pieces of the kickdown valve asssembly can be assembled logically but wrong and cause shifting patterns like WOT regardless of throttle position (don't ask).