Kick Down Linkage Adjusment Need Help

blackviper

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It seems that after installing the Roe SC and getting the BG flash the truck is not shifting as aggressively. It only has 1300 miles on it and prior to the mods it was barking second gear. Any suggestions or instructions on how to adjust the kick down linkage will be greatly appreciated.
 
This is straight from the manual...

ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE

Turn ignition switch to OFF position.

Remove air cleaner if necessary.

Disconnect cable end Throttle Valve Cable at Throttle Linkage) from attachment stud on throttle lever. Carefully slide cable off stud. Do not pry or pull cable off.

Verify that transmission throttle lever is in fully closed position. Then be sure lever on throttle body is at curb idle position.

Pry the T.V. cable lock into the UP position. This will unlock the cable and allow for readjustment.

Apply just enough tension on the T.V. cable to remove any slack in the cable. Pulling too tight will cause the T.V. lever on the transmission to move out of its idle position, which will result in an incorrect T.V. cable adjustment. Slide the sheath of the T.V. cable back and forth until the centerlines of the T.V. cable end and the throttle bell crank lever are aligned within one millimeter (1mm).

While holding the T.V. cable in the set position push the T.V. cable lock into the down position. This will lock the present T.V. cable adjustment.

NOTE: Be sure that as the cable is pulled forward and centered on the throttle lever stud, the cable housing moves smoothly with the cable. Due to the angle at which the cable housing enters the spring housing, the cable housing may bind slightly and create an incorrect adjustment.

Reconnect the T.V. cable to the throttle bellcrank lever.

Check cable adjustment. Verify transmission throttle lever and lever on throttle body move simultaneously.
 
if your not chirping second with all those goodies you got tranny problems. can't believe you haven't upgraded it yet...plus throw on a shift kit!!!
 
Today, I finally got around to adjusting the linkage. Wow!, what a difference. There is absoultely no slop in the shifting at all. I ran out of street but I thing it will even bark third. It seems that after installing the S/C the cable may have gotten some slack in it. Thanks for the instuctions.
 
those instructions make it seem more complicated than it is. I've never actually removed the cable to adjust it!

~mike~
 

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