Automatic Tranmission Kickdown Cable Replacement

[1989DropTop]

Well Guys I have had a tranny shifting problem in my car since I bought it. It would shift into overdrive very quickly usually by the time I was hitting 35mph. I recently installed a B&M Shift kit and a 2300 Stall Converter to it and was still getting the same shifting problems. I looked at the cable and found that it was worn out and stretched. I just bought a replacement cable from LRS Here is a link to it

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/item/PAI-53500/87-93-Mustang-Aod-Throttle-Valve-Tv-Cable

I will take some pics and post them as I swap it out. I figure there has to be more of us having the same problem??

I will take some photos and keep you posted on the progress looks like a fairly simple job. Brian

 

[1989DropTop]

Ok Install took about thirty minutes longer than it should have. After playing around trying to get the cable into the bracket on the transmission I found that the whole bracket can be removed and made the job tons easier. Total time spent 45-50 minutes.

Here is what the kit looks like.

Here is the old cable up top a lilttle worn out

Here is the new cable up top easy install

Here is a picture of the the main bracket on the transmission remove this 9/16th bolt and bracket comes off so you can use two hands otherwise you are fighting your exhaust to get to the little bolt in next photo
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This little 8mm screw needs to be removed and a clip installed then reattached to the big bracket.
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[1989DropTop]

Slower shift points or holding gears longer can be acheived by adjusting the cable 1/8th of an inch at a time from the stock point. easy adjustment back allen head off pull on cable 1/8 inch then tighten allen head.