Re: Kickdown adjustment

[Randy Wilson <randy@taylor.infi.net>]

>
>
>Is it possible to adequately adjust the kickdown cable on a BW66 without a
>pressure guage? I think it may be way out because I only need to depress
>the throttle pedal 1/2 way to initiate a downshift from cruising (60mph)
>speed.  The tranny also seems to "hang on" to gear too long when coming to
>a stop resulting in a clunk just as I come to a full stop.
>

It is possible and common for someone who knows what the trans is supposed
to feel like to set up the cable by seat of pants. You should be able
to come fairly close. 

First, make sure the cable is not binding. It should pull out and snap
back in with little effort. You should feel a step at the end of the
travel. This is where it pulls the kickdown cam in.

Next set the cable so the crimped on ferrel is about one mm from the
end of the threaded housing. This should have you pretty close. Test
drive and adjust it in or out as needed. If you move it very far from
this initial setting, then there is likely to be something else wrong. 

While adjusting things, keep in mind that a firmer shift, though more
noticable and less comfortable, is good for the transmission. The less
slippage changing gears, the longer clutches live.


   Randy K. Wilson
     randy@taylor.infi.net

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