904 trans mysterious ticking sound and introduction

You probably have a 904 behind that 318. More than likely your kickdown linkage is out of adjustment. Start by adjusting the linkage to factory specifications. If you don`t get the line pressure right you`ll burn up the transmission. You`ll also want to check the fluid on a flat surface, hot, idling in neutral. A couple quarts short and these transmisions can sound like they are coming apart. Post a picture of the pan and we can ID the transmission.

Here's a pic of the pan, it's a 904;



I've checked the trans oil several times in N on a flat surface at temp. It reads between full and 1/2 Quart low every time.

I've adjusted the kickdown linkage to factory, as described above with full line pressure at WOT and just about everything in between to no avail.

Are there any other part of the kickdown that could have moved or come loose at the trans?

Edit: I also want to ad that I completetly disconnected the shift linkage (i didn't drive far..) and am aware of the possiblity of frying the trans this way, what I found was that the shift point did not change in any way with the shift linkage disconnected. Shouldn't it have shifted very very early this way?

Perhaps the linkage is bound somewhere else or at the trans? What else can I check?