I own a 1984 Dodge Ramcharger with a 360. It has an automatic transmission (727 torqueflight).
I bought a Holley Carb 650 cfm Double Pumper with mechanical secondary Part number 4777C.
Well, the transmission kickdown linkage wont work and Holley doesn't sell it for auto trannys. They said I would need to fabricate something to make it work.
Does anyone out there have this same carb or a fabbed linkage laying around to fit my truck or offer any suggestions?
I'll figure a way to make it work but if someone out there has already dealt with this problem might have an old carb with the fabbed linkage lying around I could use or buy or whatever?
As many holley 650 double pumper carbs out there, theres bound to be a ramcharger out there with one on it that someone else made to work or the parts lying around to do so? If you can help in anyway with parts or advice please respond, Thanks John
I had to fabricate a longer bar for the top of mine ( i am running a holley 750) which was pretty easy and cheap (about 5bucks in parts). The holley chrysler kickdown adpapter will make sure are at the correct level.
Like Thanos said, for a cheaper solution, you need to get the Chrysler Throttle Lever Extension from Holley (p/n 20-7) and add a Chrysler throttle stud. From there, you may need to lengthen the exixting parts to get it to work properly. Don't drive without it (it's bad for the tranny)!
I added the extra length plus adjustability by cutting the rod once in it's horizontal section (along the intake), and once in it's vertical section (down along the firewall) and then added some threads. Then rejoined the sections with 3/8" coarse threaded couplers (like for all-thread). This can add from 1/2" to 2" with each coupler added.
I know Bouchillon Performance (Bouchillonperformance.com or their ads are in Mopar Action mags) makes a kickdown cable kit. Supposedly fits all RWD carbs and combos. A cable sounds much better than a rod for clearance and such. Maybe that'll help ya.
is the lokar cable really that cheap? last time i looked i thought it said 110bucks or something. maybe that was for some fancy kit that i dont need....
I know Bouchillon Performance (Bouchillonperformance.com or their ads are in Mopar Action mags) makes a kickdown cable kit. Supposedly fits all RWD carbs and combos. A cable sounds much better than a rod for clearance and such. Maybe that'll help ya.
I own a 1984 Dodge Ramcharger with a 360. It has an automatic transmission (727 torqueflight).
I bought a Holley Carb 650 cfm Double Pumper with mechanical secondary Part number 4777C.
Well, the transmission kickdown linkage wont work and Holley doesn't sell it for auto trannys. They said I would need to fabricate something to make it work.
Does anyone out there have this same carb or a fabbed linkage laying around to fit my truck or offer any suggestions?
I'll figure a way to make it work but if someone out there has already dealt with this problem might have an old carb with the fabbed linkage lying around I could use or buy or whatever?
As many holley 650 double pumper carbs out there, theres bound to be a ramcharger out there with one on it that someone else made to work or the parts lying around to do so? If you can help in anyway with parts or advice please respond, Thanks John
Thanks everyone for all the info I received, I was able to use the linkage off of a dodge van I found in the junkyard! You all are awesome, Thanks again, John (luvbeagles)
just to make sure, you do have the holley chrysler kickdown adapter?
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