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But if the trans isn't slipping or slow shifting in 2nd gear,it isn't your problem anyway.Disconnect the linkage at one point,hold the carb at WOT(engine off),and see if you can move the linkage futher back.
The trans shifts great and right on cue so maybe the kickdown isn't my problem.
I am not working alone and have had a friend in the car stepping on the gas pedal as I verified that the carb was at WOT. I could then pop off the linkage to the kickdown lever and there was no more travel in it.
Hey wjajr, I love the long winded parables. It lets one know some of the things that others have gone thru and may spark new ideas of things to look for.
It would be a lot simpler if the car had been running well enough when I got it to verify that it actually works in the first place. Actually, it didn't run at all. Had it towed home. The timing and carb were screwed up and no exhaust thanks to the PO. Vacuum leaks everywhere after I got it running.
I thought maybe there was something I was missing but sounds like I just hafta do some experimenting with the linkage and adjust the kickdown. Even if it isn't the kickdown adjustment, I will just be resetting it.
Thanks one and all for all the tips , suggestions and thoughts.