Re: 65 Kickdown Adjustment

[bschleic57@xxxxxxx]

If I recall correctly, there is no 3-2 downshift without the kickdown linkage forcing it.? The older TF will go 3 to 1 as you come to a full stop, or below about 8 mph,?but there is no 3-2 downshift.? 

BTW, there is a chart in my '63? Plymouth FSM that mentions the closed, and?full-throtle upshift speeds of the TF's with various axle ratios.? I saw it last night while looking for something else.

If the trans is upshifting early, there may be an?kickdown linkage problem.? Its quite common for the hole that the rod fits into in the trans lever to wear and throw off your adjustment.

hope this helps

WHS


-----Original Message-----
From: Bill <Y1TopBanana73@xxxxxxxxx>
To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Tue, 7 Aug 2007 12:06 pm
Subject: Re: 65 Kickdown Adjustment



The part throttle kick down "at speed" I can understand...and I
wouldn't expect it to go 3-2 unless you drop the hammer. But if I slow
down to take a corner at a "city" intersection (ie 10-15 mph) then I
would expect it to at least drop to 2nd and not take off in 3rd. So
you 're saying the way it's not down shifting is normal??

Bill M
65 Coronet 500 'vert

On 8/7/07, bschleic57@xxxxxxx <bschleic57@xxxxxxx> wrote:
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> One comment.? You HAVE to floor a '65 727 to get it to shift from Drive to 
2nd.? Thats the way its supposed to work.? Part throttle kick-down didnt come 
around on the V8 cars until about 1971.? Did you check the fluid level in 
Neutral not park per the FSM?
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bill <Y1TopBanana73@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Tue, 7 Aug 2007 9:18 am
> Subject: 65 Kickdown Adjustment
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> Is there a certain method to adjusting the kickdown linkage on my 65? My
> Coronet seems to short shift first and is very difficult to get to
> downshift from 3rd to 2nd. I basically have to floor it to get it to do
> the 3-2 shift. Also in town, unless I come to a COMPLETE stop, I'll take
> off out of the turn in 3rd gear 98% of the time. I adjusted the kickdown
> rod longer just like I have in the past w/ other vehicles, and it helped
> a LITTLE, but I didn't want to put to much pre-tension on the adjustment
> because I know that can cause problems.
>
> Thanks
>
> Bill M
> 65 Coronet 500 'vert


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