traintech55
Senior Member
Is the new manifold factory or aftermarket? I will need a picture to know for sure. I can tell you that probably your throttle cable, and trans linkage to the carb is different.
So far as I dig deeper into my 383
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Yeah I was looking at a few aftermarket ones and yes they haven't the hook ups. Might go stock(OEM) 383 4bb. Not really building for mega horsepower you know. I'm sure a edelbrock would out perform a stock one but really don't want to mess around with hook ups you know.
traintech55
Senior Member
I hate to say this as you probably bought the car that way, but what a butcher job. One thing you do need is the Chrysler adapter for the edelbrock aftermarket carb. Get that throttle valve linkage correct before you burn up your transmission.
Really shoot, I haven't a clue what to do. Traintech do you have a photo of what it should look like? Yes the car came that away and it's a 4 barrel carb on a 2 barrels intake. I did buy the big block mopar book and will look through that as well
Edelbrock Throttle Lever Adapters for Performer Carburetors 1481
Take off the rod the cable and kickdown linkage hook to, put this piece on, reinstall the rod and hook to cable and linkage back up.
Take off the rod the cable and kickdown linkage hook to, put this piece on, reinstall the rod and hook to cable and linkage back up.
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traintech55
Senior Member
Here are some pics of my 1966 300, factory 383 4bbl. The adapter bolts on to the carb and puts the linkage in the correct place.
Fixed, try it now.
This is the part you take off, and then put back on to the adapter after you install it.
traintech55
Senior Member
The linkage tells the trans the position of the accelerator and carb. Depending on position, input speed, and gear selection, it tells the trans when to upshift, or downshift. Without it, or if it is adjusted wrong, your trans will overheat and burn up the clutch packs.
If the kickdown rod doesn't engage properly, the transmission will fry itself. It looks like the right way, springs holding it forward. It should be explained in the FSM.
Ripinator
Old Man with a Hat
Yes. The adjusted position of the kick-down lever determines the trans line pressure. Too high, and you blow the seals. Too low, and you burn up the clutch packs.
traintech55
Senior Member
That is how we all learn. I have made some very costly mistakes in my 45 years turning wrenches. Glad to help someone save some money.
68PK21 440.6bbl
Old Man with a Hat
Only costly mistake I can think of for myself (more like reputation as it wasn't my dime) was believing someone in "yea we can weld up that aluminum head, do it all the time".
Plus also learned about that time from the BMW mechanics to never try to fix/plane a aluminum head, always replace with a new head.
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