Is the kickdown linkage set up right?

Mattax said

They do, but the way its setup now adds spring force with increasing throttle. So it acts as a 3rd throttle return spring. Depending on the driver, that may be a bit much.
As far as the last spring, all it does is counter the throttle return springs.
You want to say the OP's setup will do the job, or that I'm wrong, that's fine.
As far as your insults go, they are uncalled for.

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I agree. In most cases it actually helps throttle pedal tension in this manner. One throttle return spring alone isn’t quite enough throttle pedal tension. Some guys might like a stiffer pedal, some guys might not. Adding the spring attached to the front of the clevis gives that little extra pedal tension. It doesn’t matter one way or the other. As long as the engine idles properly, carb will open fully at full throttle and tranny functions properly as a result. More ways than one to skin a cat.