Bill ward
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I have a 1968 fury 318 2bbl. Pushing down on the peddle goes about 80 percent before downshifting. I'm thinking maybe 50-60% it should downshift, not sure. Any ideas how it should work.
Kickdown hard
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70NEWYORKER
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No part throttle downshift in 1968.
3C's & a D?
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Your '68 will have full throttle kickdown. Has nothing to do with pedal travel, kicks down at 5000 RPM.
As noted, no part-throttle kickdown on any TorqueFlite before about 1971 or 1972 model year. How I got around that was to do manual part-throttle downshifts manually on our '66 Newport 383 2bbl. Took some coordination to do it well and such, but it was easy to learn. Just a flick of the wrist at the right time with just a bit more throttle made it all happen with good results. Play around with it until it feels "right" and the engine is happy doing it.
Enjoy!
CBODY67
Enjoy!
CBODY67
Bill ward
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Thanks guys, now I understand. The manual method should Work thanks again.
You can install a part throttle kickdown kit to your trans.
Requires dropping the valvebody though.
I have it in my 68 Newport and it really does help fuel economy, also reduces wear in the trans which extends its life.
Requires dropping the valvebody though.
I have it in my 68 Newport and it really does help fuel economy, also reduces wear in the trans which extends its life.
Bill ward
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Bill ward
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Obove my pay grade, but thank you for the update.
Guess they still run around bare foot, too?
lemondana
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The part throttle kickdown kit is available from A&A Transmission. It makes your car much more enjoyable to drive. I recommend it to anyone that has a 70 or earlier Torqueflight.
Bill ward
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Cool I lol check it out. Thanks.
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