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53 f100 fordomatic update
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bkewin |
05-11-2012 @ 12:44 PM
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shift clunking was caused by the kickdown/tranny/throttle link. I put a new throttle body with the correct spark valve, which caused me to have to adjust the throttle linkage. Someone on the board suggested I play with this transmission link. its on the driver side near the firewall. Anyway its pretty smooth shifting now but i may tweak it some more now that I know where it is, try and optimize the idle etc. Thanks again folks.
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supereal |
05-11-2012 @ 4:25 PM
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Adjusting the throttle link usually requires a special tool #5355. I don't have the dimensions of the tool, but can scan and post a drawing of it, along with the adjustment instructions. If the transmission is working OK, I'd leave it there. Even with the special tool, it is a tedious job to get the link adjusted.
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alanwoodieman |
05-12-2012 @ 10:40 AM
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glad we could help you-It took several tries to make the two I worked on work properly. I know have been told that you can put a pressure gauge on the trans to make this adjustment, but "IF it ain't broke don't fix it"
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