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mattopia · 12-30-2002, 11:54 PM

I have a 87 GMC with a 305 in it and am trying to put on an edelbrock carb (1406). The problem is that I cannot figure out how to hook up the trans kickdown cable. I know it goes on the lower part of the lever on the carb but where? My kickdown cable takes this thing with a set screw. The thing slips over this knub thing (real technical ain't I) that is suppose to screw into the lever on the carb. Can someone help I need my truck.

J-Spec C10 · 12-30-2002, 11:58 PM

wait until swervin ervin reads this post, he's the carb guru...

79Silv4x4 · 12-31-2002, 12:02 AM

Do you have a TH350, which has an actual kickdown cable or is it a 700R4 with a TV cable?

**swervin ervin** · 12-31-2002, 12:12 AM

I'm no Edelbrock/AFB style guru. I can tear a Q-jet to pieces though.

I do know for sure the TV cable brackets that were made to work with Q-jets don't exactly work right with the Edelbrock square bores or Holleys. They sell brackets that make it work smoothly. I think some of the guys here have rigged their stock bracket to make it work. One things for sure, make sure you get it right, or you will quickly burn up the tranny.

I'll let some of the 1406 guys chime in here on what they did.

mattopia · 12-31-2002, 12:18 AM

I don't know the difference on the cables. This is a twisted/woven metal cable like the type they have on suspension bridges. The brackets or levers I am talking about are the things you conect the throtel to that rolls back and forth on the carb. They ar a bronze coler. Not the brackets that bolt to the manifold. Thanks again

low 84 · 12-31-2002, 12:21 AM

if you have a th350 you can drive without it connected. i do and downshift manualy if i need to. on a th350 all the shifts are controled by vacuum except the downshift when you floor it.

if its a 700r4 though don't drive it without it hooked up.

did edelbrock not give you the little 'knub' that goes on the throttle bracket? or is you cable to short or what? i'/m not sure i understand what exactly the problem is?

mattopia · 12-31-2002, 12:53 AM

i have the knub there is just no hole to put it in. That is where i am stuck

gchemist · 12-31-2002, 04:15 AM

You need this bracket from Edlebrock.

From www.jegs.com
350-8031 SBC and BBC Universal Bracket $34.99
You can find locally at most performance part stores. Even your local auto parts stores can order it for you. I too had to rig my TV to work with the 1406. The stock bracket just dont work properly. Some people do have it hooked up, but I believe they will eventually kill a tranny unless changes are made. There are also other brackets too.

mattopia · 12-31-2002, 09:20 AM

I have that bracket set. What I need to know is how to hook the cable onto the carb. I know how to mount the bracket to the intake manifold. Thanks

mattopia · 12-31-2002, 12:47 PM

Never mind, I finally got ahold of Edelbrock and they told me the ass-backward way that they recomend. Thanks

12-30-2002, 11:54 PM	#1
mattopia Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 49	edelbrock carbs I have a 87 GMC with a 305 in it and am trying to put on an edelbrock carb (1406). The problem is that I cannot figure out how to hook up the trans kickdown cable. I know it goes on the lower part of the lever on the carb but where? My kickdown cable takes this thing with a set screw. The thing slips over this knub thing (real technical ain't I) that is suppose to screw into the lever on the carb. Can someone help I need my truck.

12-30-2002, 11:58 PM	#2
J-Spec C10 Whats this wire for?.... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 378	wait until swervin ervin reads this post, he's the carb guru... __________________ Kyle CANADIAN CONNECTION '82 C10 Resto-Custom--> * 2 1/4" manifold back dual exhaust with Hooker Aerochambers & High Flow Cats Taylor Ignition Wires Centerline 15" Telstars with 32"x10" mudders

12-31-2002, 12:02 AM	#3
79Silv4x4 Workaholic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 1,589	Do you have a TH350, which has an actual kickdown cable or is it a 700R4 with a TV cable? __________________ 1979 K-10 Silverado (work in progress) 1991 V1500 Subruban 1999 Suburban LT 4x4 2006 Suburban LTZ (daily driver)

12-31-2002, 12:12 AM	#4
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	I'm no Edelbrock/AFB style guru. I can tear a Q-jet to pieces though. I do know for sure the TV cable brackets that were made to work with Q-jets don't exactly work right with the Edelbrock square bores or Holleys. They sell brackets that make it work smoothly. I think some of the guys here have rigged their stock bracket to make it work. One things for sure, make sure you get it right, or you will quickly burn up the tranny. I'll let some of the 1406 guys chime in here on what they did. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

12-31-2002, 12:21 AM	#6
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	if you have a th350 you can drive without it connected. i do and downshift manualy if i need to. on a th350 all the shifts are controled by vacuum except the downshift when you floor it. if its a 700r4 though don't drive it without it hooked up. did edelbrock not give you the little 'knub' that goes on the throttle bracket? or is you cable to short or what? i'/m not sure i understand what exactly the problem is? __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

12-31-2002, 12:18 AM	#5
mattopia Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 49	I don't know the difference on the cables. This is a twisted/woven metal cable like the type they have on suspension bridges. The brackets or levers I am talking about are the things you conect the throtel to that rolls back and forth on the carb. They ar a bronze coler. Not the brackets that bolt to the manifold. Thanks again

12-31-2002, 12:53 AM	#7
mattopia Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 49	i have the knub there is just no hole to put it in. That is where i am stuck

12-31-2002, 04:15 AM	#8
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	You need this bracket from Edlebrock. From www.jegs.com 350-8031 SBC and BBC Universal Bracket $34.99 You can find locally at most performance part stores. Even your local auto parts stores can order it for you. I too had to rig my TV to work with the 1406. The stock bracket just dont work properly. Some people do have it hooked up, but I believe they will eventually kill a tranny unless changes are made. There are also other brackets too. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

12-31-2002, 09:20 AM	#9
mattopia Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 49	I have that bracket set. What I need to know is how to hook the cable onto the carb. I know how to mount the bracket to the intake manifold. Thanks

12-31-2002, 12:47 PM	#10
mattopia Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 49	Never mind, I finally got ahold of Edelbrock and they told me the ass-backward way that they recomend. Thanks

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