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Posted: Wed Jul 30, 08 12:11 pm
by Dave999
3 speed auto of either TF904 if your car had a V8

or a Borgwarner 35 derived box like a stag or rover

manual calls em all Torqueflites they are not in the US sense of the word

a few aussie cars got 727

anyroad up

all 3 speed with reverse unless someone put in a new fangled 4 speed version...you would know that as your transtunnel would look like a patchwork quilt and you cross member would be 6 inches too far back

you can get a 4 speed manual and a bell housing to suit if ya want. clucth setup is as per US ball and half moon cross shaft setup

Dave

Posted: Wed Jul 30, 08 12:15 pm
by Ivor
That late shifting might be down to your kickdown mechanism, might be a good idea to check it's set up right.

Of course, fluid level is always the first port of call! ;)

Posted: Wed Jul 30, 08 12:19 pm
by Dave-R
Is the kickdown even fitted?

Posted: Wed Jul 30, 08 1:56 pm
by Dave-R
The back end of the rod attatched to the carb should have a spring holding it and not a split pin. The other end of the spring goes onto the carb throttle lever so that the rod is pulled forward.

The rod is adjustable for length. Your workshop manual shows how it goes and how to adjust it correctly.

The rod tells the trans what your throttle position is. It is not just for the kickdown but regulates trans pressure.

Posted: Wed Jul 30, 08 2:01 pm
by Dave-R
Here is mine.

Posted: Wed Jul 30, 08 2:57 pm
by Ivor
As usual Dave, Mister Robson beat me to it, but that's correct...the only thing I would say, is try and find the correct sized washer, before that lot jams or pings off! ;)

Posted: Wed Jul 30, 08 5:53 pm
by TrevD
Dave, you only put pics up to show off you oh so sexy carb setup :notworthy: but as usual you are correct, i also agree with ivor, the correct washer needs to be used, i made my own with beveled edges to ensure it can bind as i has one hold the throttle open once and thats not fun.

Posted: Wed Jul 30, 08 7:24 pm
by Dave-R
TrevD wrote:Dave, you only put pics up to show off you oh so sexy carb setup :notworthy:
I had better clean the primer off that throttle cable before I bolt it down. :oops:

Posted: Thu Jul 31, 08 10:13 am
by TyreFryer
Anyone know where you can get hold of the kickdown and throttle return springs? Haven't had any luck in the UK.

Posted: Thu Jul 31, 08 10:15 am
by latil
I bought springs from Pascal last year,I'm sure he had some with him this year.