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Oldsguy · October 28th, 2007, 08:41 AM

Well, you might be comparing modern cars with four speeds which have an overdrive to your '72. I think you should be in third gear by 60mph. It is possible your car has been modified by a previous owner and it may have a steeper rear end ratio which would cause what you precieve. Also, you mentioned the kickdown not working, is the linkage hooked up?

October 28th, 2007, 08:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	Well, you might be comparing modern cars with four speeds which have an overdrive to your '72. I think you should be in third gear by 60mph. It is possible your car has been modified by a previous owner and it may have a steeper rear end ratio which would cause what you precieve. Also, you mentioned the kickdown not working, is the linkage hooked up? __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.