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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 03:28 PM
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Has anyone had trouble with a 73 that won't kick down into passing gear when going 30-40mph?
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 03:37 PM
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check your kickdown linkage at the carb.
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my 73 only has accelerator linkage to the carb
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Your 73 has a Turbo 400 which uses an electric solenoid for the kick down. The switch is located above the accelerator pedal and gets activated when the pedal is foored.

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thanks i will check that
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