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*RED 1970* · 07-22-2009, 02:08 PM

Hi all, again I'll state that I'm new to the Chevy world thus I don't have any knowledge of how to properly hook up and adjust my kick-down cable to the throttle linkage.
I have a newer crate motor with a Edelbrock 1406 and a Turbo 350. I bought the vehicle from the second owner after the rebuild and when I got it the cable was not attached to anything. What I can see is a loop end that could attach with a bolt to the throttle linkage and an elongated plastic loop near the end of the housing that obviously attaches to some kind of bracket that would adjust for correct tension at WOT. Does anyone have any pictures that could help me figure out what brackets are missing?
thanks for any advise-help getting my tranny shifting!

**CPNE** · 07-22-2009, 02:32 PM

Aftermarket version of stock small block kickdown cable bracket

The cable will attach to a stud similar to the one shown on the far right in this pic

Your carb may not have that stud so you'll have to locate one

mclairmo · 07-22-2009, 03:47 PM

Lokar makes several versions of a kickdown or "detent" cable and bracket set up. They even have an economy version that uses an OEM black cable with their own shiny bracket. You can find many types of brackets from Mr. Gasket, Spectre, Holley, Edelbrock, etc. Some throttle cable brackets also come with a kickdown bracket attached to them underneath the throttle attachment. Brackets can be attached to the intake (oem style) or to the carb.

07-22-2009, 02:08 PM	#1
RED 1970 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 89	350-Turbo350 kickdown cable Hi all, again I'll state that I'm new to the Chevy world thus I don't have any knowledge of how to properly hook up and adjust my kick-down cable to the throttle linkage. I have a newer crate motor with a Edelbrock 1406 and a Turbo 350. I bought the vehicle from the second owner after the rebuild and when I got it the cable was not attached to anything. What I can see is a loop end that could attach with a bolt to the throttle linkage and an elongated plastic loop near the end of the housing that obviously attaches to some kind of bracket that would adjust for correct tension at WOT. Does anyone have any pictures that could help me figure out what brackets are missing? thanks for any advise-help getting my tranny shifting! Last edited by RED 1970; 07-22-2009 at 06:41 PM.

07-22-2009, 02:32 PM	#2
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Re: 350-Turbo350 kickdown cable Aftermarket version of stock small block kickdown cable bracket The cable will attach to a stud similar to the one shown on the far right in this pic Your carb may not have that stud so you'll have to locate one __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

07-22-2009, 03:47 PM	#3
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: 350-Turbo350 kickdown cable Lokar makes several versions of a kickdown or "detent" cable and bracket set up. They even have an economy version that uses an OEM black cable with their own shiny bracket. You can find many types of brackets from Mr. Gasket, Spectre, Holley, Edelbrock, etc. Some throttle cable brackets also come with a kickdown bracket attached to them underneath the throttle attachment. Brackets can be attached to the intake (oem style) or to the carb.



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