Carburetor linkage Questions for 67 Dart

RatRod said
Been researching 727 Tran's on the forum and I read in one that there was a time when the 727 didnt have a "passing gear" option. I take the "passing gear" refers to the Kickdown feature on the trans. It goes on to mention a valve body difference in the tranny's.

Can anyone verify that?

I can't think of a better source of information than Chrysler.
Off the top of my head the '67 transmission would not have the part-throttle kickdown. Regardless it has full a full throttle kickdown. The 'kickdown' is only one aspect of that linkage. The other more important one - is to increase hydraulic pressure going to various circuits in the transmission. It's interal to the design of the torqueflites or they will not shift right or hold the clutch packs firmly. (There's diagrams in color in the shop manual if you're curious)

Mattax said
www.mymopar.com
You can download a '67 Service Manual and Master Tech Bulletins from here.

Also more explanation in the Master Tech Series. Available as pdf from the same website
1971 Transmission linkage adjustment supercedes the earlier ones. List of all the MTSC below
Master Technician Service Conference - Chrysler's Training for Mechanics

Go with the 1971 Master Tech Conf updated adjustment advise.
Take a spring or whatever and have it hold the throttle lever on the transmission in the full forward position.
Yes it says use special tool XYZ, and while you don't have one, you can rig something to accomplish the mission.
Then go adjust the intermediate and throttle rods.
remove the spring contraption and install the throttle return springs.
See that the throttle movement begins to move the linkage immediately.
Check that the throttle can open fully and shut without hanging up.
Now its going to be right on, or fairly close.