downshift linkage

napass2004 · Post by **napass2004** » April 10, 2008, 10:08 pm

i have a 292 y block in my 64 with the dual range cruise o matic the problem is that the trans shifts through the gears quickly and i have no downshift bracket or linkage so its impossible to pass at all. is there anywhere i can get the linkage or do i have to fabricate one, if so how would i go about doing that i have no clue what one looks like. thanks for all the help

Kyle

Daplumma · Post by **Daplumma** » April 11, 2008, 6:21 am

Lokar makes a cable downshift kit.I put one on my c-6 390.
Joe

Fordman · Post by **Fordman** » April 11, 2008, 9:02 am

take a piece of copper tubing and bend it to fit in there. and then mash each end flat and drill a hole in each end for the studs to go through. a pattern would be nice but if you dont have one just make sure it doesnt hit the firewall when you make it.

664ted · Post by **664ted** » April 12, 2008, 10:47 am

As to the shifting early, you need to adjust the modulator valve (on the end of tranny, small vac pot). Pull the vac hose off the end and use a small screw driver. Replace the valve if you have to turn more than 3 turns either way.