1ajs

got a 383 of some sort that has a linkage off the carb that goes down to the automatic trans (first auto anything ive owned) no idea what model. thats loose at the carb end
no idea how it is tied in properly. very green when looking at v8's



this is a 62 international travelette truck someone swaped this into almost 40yrs ago

engin runs fine as far as i can tell fixed what caused it to stall in this (electrical related)

Archer

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If it's going from the carb throttle linkage to an ear (lever) on the automatic transmission, it's the "kick-down" linkage that gives you the passing gear. BUT it also regulates the pressures in the transmission, don't drive the car with out it (unless you go to a manual valve body of course ).

Archer

1ajs

no idea what a manual valve body is
i did drive it a couple miles with out any issues to my garage from where it was parked
but hows it suppost to be connected proper is what im wondering.

Archer

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See if this helps, if not, take it to a transmission shop.

Archer

1ajs

im in a remote northern community

thats not showing me what i wana know how do i hook what i have back up

Skwerly

looks hooked up to me.

1ajs

theres nothing to lock it in or anything?

Skwerly

nope lol, they pretty much just sit there like that.

1ajs

was wondering if theres something to stop it from poping off

but ok weird

Skwerly

oh i see. yeah there's a little thing that goes there and the spring keeps it on, too. sorry, it's early lol!

can't get images to work this morning, but google "mopar kickdown" and check it out, you'll see.

1ajs

txs that helps explain a mystry spring i found as well
cab was strewn with random parts i put in a tub

Skwerly

yeah, little things like this are odd and all over mopars lol. took me a while to dial in my kickdown, but they work.

1ajs

new to me first auto anything ive ever owned
my DD is a 2nd gen 5spd crv
done my own clutch engine swaps, breaks ect on it

Archer

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The carb end is hooked up. The other end of the cable goes to the kickdown lever on the transmission.
Take the car out and cruise at highway speed.
Press the accelerator pedal (safely), if you drop into second (passing) gear and accelerate, it's hooked up correctly.

You can google 727 kickdown linkage for pictures.

Archer

Iowan

The way I’ve done it in the past is at wide open throttle the arm in the transmission should be all the way back, the rod should be pushing the lever on the transmission to its fullest, the length adjustment is on the transmission end of the rod..

On the carb there should be a hole for a cotter pin for a washer.

1ajs

thanks
need to buy new tires before i run it at highway speedss they are proly 20yr old tires 7.50 - 16 with tubes

RacerHog

Skwerly

that's the photo i kept trying to put here but it wouldn't take lol!

RacerHog

RacerHog

If this dont help... Take a few more photos and will get you in the rite direction.... Cheers
And just to support what was already said. Dont drive it with out the T.V. Linkage. It will burn up the clutches inside the transmission.

1ajs

it hasnt driven since last fall and that a prolly its first drive in 20yrs


ill take a look and compare that pic