In looking at replacing my carb, tech at autparts noticed that there is no kick down linkage running to current Holley carb set up. It is a 70 302 with Auto - not sure if original trans. But feels like a 3 speed. The shop manuals I have just talk about adjusting it - but I can't find any illustration on how it hooks to trans. Appreciate any help in understanding what it does and how it is hooked to trans. thanks

 

i have the same problem. Stangnet solved it for me though

http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=616527

 

The 70 may be different than the 66. I know my 72 was. When I bought my 72 the kickdown linkage (a hollow tube) was long gone. It didn't fit with the holley or the edelbrock aftermarket carbs anyway. So I bought a cable from Lokar. They have them for most applications, They are a bit more expensive because they are braided stainless. They are simple to install.

 

Thanks for the tip. I did talk to some one else and they suggested making one out of 3/8 fuel line. Use a hanger to get the bends right and then bend the fuel line and flatten edges- seemed like a good idea. Can't find a aftermarket one for 1970 anywhere.

 

Seems to me that fuel line would either be too small or too soft of a metal. I would think it would just bend when you went to kick it down.