Re: 727 Shifting too early

[Jimmy Peavy <peaver63@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Try extending the kick down rod, making it longer by unscrewing the 
linkage at the carburetor..

    Jimmy

On 6/10/2012 10:59 AM, Eric R wrote:
> So, I took the Newport out and stomped  on it a bit to see how the new
> stuff held together.
>
> If I floor it from a standstill it shifts into second too early around
> 2700rpm but then ok from 2-3 near redline.
>
> Why would 1-2 shift too early but 2-3 shift ok?
>
> Linkage?
>
> I'm using Type F. Shifts are really firm.  Linkage is adjusted to
> shift 1-2 @ 25mph and 2-3 @ 35mph  at moderate throttle.  Sometimes
> it's a little higher so it may need to be adjusted down a bit.
>
> If I use pushbuttons to shift it'll stay in first to redline until I
> push 2nd.

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