Re: [T3] Kickdown switch help

[Daniel Baum <daniel@type34.info>]

<x-flowed>Daniel Baum wrote:
> I have just wired my kickdown switch up for the first time.  The problem 
> is that when the accelerator cable is tight enough to activate the 
> switch, it pulls on the linkage and slightly opens the left hand carb, 
> making a very high, unbalanced idle.
>
> The kickdown _does_ work, but when I loosen the cable a bit, the pivot 
> doesn't turn far enough to activate it.


I think I can now answer my own question, after having messed with it 
some more. The procedure in the Haynes manual seems to be dead wrong. 
The right way to do it is to tighten the accelerator cable until it 
doesn't pull on the linkage, but no more than that. The result is that 
you really have to stamp on the pedal to get the kick-down to work. I am 
not sure whether this is right or not. I suppose it means that you 
really have to mean to do it; there's no chance of kicking down 
accidentally.

Does this sound right?


Daniel

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