GOLD72OLDS

i have a 350 hydrotrans hooked to a 350 motor in a 72 cutlass supreme and by the time i get to 60 im all shift out it shifts real fast and drinks gas on tht interstate and if i mash the gas after 60 it doesnt kickdown for a quick acceleration is it broke or thats just how it goes ?

Oldsguy

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?

GOLD72OLDS

thanx for the help but im gonna need a lil more i dont know where to look for the linkage lol

texasred

See if this helps:

http://s122.photobucket.com/albums/o...=downshift.jpg

C.J.

kevinkpk

I'd look at what the engine is taching at if it's drinking gas, that would explain if the ratio has been changed, also not that familiar with turbo 350, turbo 400 does have a kick down solenoid. Could be if the 350 has the same (pretty sure it does) the solenoid could be bad or in my case the wiring on the plug was broken off.

texasred

Kevin,

The 350 has a cable. The link I posted is a picture of it and the adjustment procedure.

C.J.