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runner
04-15-2011, 10:33 PM
Test drove a 64 chevelle, 283 with powerglide. When you mashed the gas at moderate speed, the transmission didn't downshift into passing gear, am I correct that it should have? IS there supposed to be a mechanical linkage from the transmission to the carb? The transmission in this car had a spring loaded level on the drivers side that was not connected to anything, is that the kickdown lever? thanks, for any help, runner

Hank70SS
04-16-2011, 06:29 AM
Yes it should downshift, depending on what speed you were going, remember its only a 2 speed trans. Been a long time but I'm pretty sure it has throttle linkage.

Rattler
04-16-2011, 12:30 PM
You should have kick down linkage on it unless it's a full manual valve body. I'd bet it's just disconnected or not adjusted properly.

Here's a picture of the linkage rod itself.

http://store.bowtiesupply.com/676869707172chevelle2bblpowerglidekickdownrodwswiv el.aspx

runner
04-17-2011, 05:05 PM
thanks for the replies, I think the linkage is missing on the one I looked at.