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69c10step · 05-05-2007, 03:13 PM

Just installed a new Edelbrock 1406. When I connected the kick down cable to the carb, there was not enough travel in the cable to allow it to go to WOT. Is this a common problem? Did I hook it up wrong? If it is not connected at all, will it affect anything other than the trans not down shifting by itself? Is it even an option to not hook it up for now and still drive it? HELP.

Ironhead · 05-05-2007, 05:05 PM

Have you checked the detent cable for some means of adjustment. most cables have some kind of adjustment on them. Might have a retaining screw, snap-lock or an adjustment tab or button. Depending on what type you have, the adjustment varies a little. Loosen the screw or pry up on the sides of the snap-lock to release it, open throttle wide open against the stop making sure the cable has pulled through the detent position. Tighten the retaining screw or push the snap-lock on the cable or push in the tab to lock in place. If you have already check the cable and it is already extended out as far is will go, I'm not sure what you have got. Good luck....

jhow66 · 05-05-2007, 05:45 PM

Here: and do as Ironhead said.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...kickdown+cable

05-05-2007, 03:13 PM	#1
69c10step Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Carroll County, MD Posts: 165	TH350 kick down cable Just installed a new Edelbrock 1406. When I connected the kick down cable to the carb, there was not enough travel in the cable to allow it to go to WOT. Is this a common problem? Did I hook it up wrong? If it is not connected at all, will it affect anything other than the trans not down shifting by itself? Is it even an option to not hook it up for now and still drive it? HELP. __________________ '69 short step with dreams of being a hot rod You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape.

05-05-2007, 05:05 PM	#2
Ironhead Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Westfield, Tioga County) Pennsylvania Posts: 113	Re: TH350 kick down cable Have you checked the detent cable for some means of adjustment. most cables have some kind of adjustment on them. Might have a retaining screw, snap-lock or an adjustment tab or button. Depending on what type you have, the adjustment varies a little. Loosen the screw or pry up on the sides of the snap-lock to release it, open throttle wide open against the stop making sure the cable has pulled through the detent position. Tighten the retaining screw or push the snap-lock on the cable or push in the tab to lock in place. If you have already check the cable and it is already extended out as far is will go, I'm not sure what you have got. Good luck.... __________________ Ironhead Mike '68 Panel 402BB '84 Shortbox 4X4 '85 Blazer '97 Silverado Ext. Cab

05-05-2007, 05:45 PM	#3
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Re: TH350 kick down cable Here: and do as Ironhead said. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...kickdown+cable __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

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