1955 ford fairlane town sedan transmission kickdown rod.

[casper_wcx13]

My engine is being rebuilt, it is the original 272 yblock with original fordomatic transmission, when i bought it , it did not have a kickdown rod and the shop i have it at said they can make one by hand for about 1,000.00 , does this seem fair or are they milking me ?


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[KULTULZ]

... it did not have a kickdown rod and the shop i have it at said they can make one by hand for about 1,000.00 , does this seem fair or are they milking me ?

Ain't no milking involved, it is a MONGOLIAN BUNCH F*CK ... . I bet the whole shop will stand outside and smoke one as you drive off.

You know that it is a TV (Throttle Valve) ROD and the trans will not operate if missing or not adjusted correctly?

I'll be back ...

OK ... I'm Back -

You need FORD PN B5AZ 7A187-B. It fits a 1955-57 FORD 272-292-2V FM.

[casper_wcx13]

I figured
I got this from a guy i follow on facebook.


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[KULTULZ]

Were you driving the car before taking it in?

[Daves55Sedan]

$1000? And you didn't tell them to go pound sand?
You should be able to buy one on e-pay at a more reasonable price (but I've passed up a lot of nasty junk on epay due to the exhorbitant prices).
If worst comes to worst, go to the hardware store and buy a piece of threaded rod, bend it to fit and modify the bottom end to go in the transmission kickdown lever. Drill a hole at bottom for cotter pin. Make your own passing gear clevis for the top of the rod to fit in the bellcrank pin.
Whatever you do, don't drive the car without the kickdown rod.

[darrell]

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scared to ask what the rebuild engine is costing if its being done by the same gang.

[KULTULZ]

Originally Posted by darrell

scared to ask what the rebuild engine is costing if its being done by the same gang.

And if they were going to release the car without a TV ROD ...

[casper_wcx13]

Originally Posted by darrell

scared to ask what the rebuild engine is costing if its being done by the same gang.

4,000


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[casper_wcx13]

Originally Posted by casper_wcx13

4,000


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Mind you , i just paid 4,000 for all brand new glass and trim and vent windows and brackets


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[KULTULZ]

Originally Posted by casper_wcx13

Mind you , i just paid 4,000 for all brand new glass and trim and vent windows and brackets

It is an expensive hobby and it is going to get worse as parts become more scarce.

Is the 4000.00 for an engine rebuild or exchange engine? Does the trans need overhauling?

[casper_wcx13]

Originally Posted by KULTULZ

It is an expensive hobby and it is going to get worse as parts become more scarce.

Is the 4000.00 for an engine rebuild or exchange engine? Does the trans need overhauling?

Rebuild and no the transmission is fine


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[paul2748]

I don't know how close it would be, but the Tbird suppliers have kick down rods and the clevis.

[casper_wcx13]

Originally Posted by casper_wcx13

Rebuild and no the transmission is fine


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Please tell me this is it lol i found a guy in ohio that pulled one off one of his he had.


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[KULTULZ]

Originally Posted by casper_wcx13

Please tell me this is it lol i found a guy in ohio that pulled one off one of his he had.

Originally Posted by KULTULZ

You need FORD PN B5AZ 7A187-B.

It fits a 1955-57 FORD 272-292-2V FM.

ONLY IF it was pulled from the above application(s).

[Gene F]

What happend to the parts to begin with? Ya know this is an assembly, right?
$1,000 NO!!!!!!!!

[casper_wcx13]

Originally Posted by Gene F

What happend to the parts to begin with? Ya know this is an assembly, right?
$1,000 NO!!!!!!!!

It had no kickdown rod or assembly when purchased, they said they have to make one by hand


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[KULTULZ]

Originally Posted by casper_wcx13

It had no kickdown rod or assembly when purchased, they said they have to make one by hand

That rod completely controls the hydraulics on that style trans. It has to be adjusted (final) with a pressure gauge to allow the trans to operate properly. Is this shop aware of this?

[Daves55Sedan]

It will be necessary for whoever is responsible for adjusting the kickdown rod to obtain the Fordomatic Shop Manual (either 55/56 will do). The procedure is not located in the Ford Car Shop Manual. It is a separate repair manual.
If you do not have one, you should get one or borrow access to one.
It lists different procedures for the linkages on 2-bbl, 4-bbl V8's and 1-bbl I-block 6's. Make sure you pick the right procedure for your application.
Using this manual, you can do it yourself if you are so inclined.

[56sedandelivery]

I have the Paul Marsch Fordomatic Service manual on CD. Would that be it?

[rotorwrench]

Putting the giant posts on here is a PITA.

The TV control is more than a kick down. It is what controls the pressure in the transmission. The 55 model may not be the only year that used that rod. The part should be out there. A cable is fine for an AOD type Trans but may not be as usable for the FOM trans.

Ford didn't use the vacuum modulator till 1961 or so. The linkage bell crank and rod did the job in the early FOM and cruise-o-matic units.