727 issues and questions

trader_reed said

Fluid smells fine, can you give me the kickdown linkage for id10t's. I'm guessing at WOT the linkage should be pushing some sort of level down to lower the gear. Is it possible to disconnect the linkage just to see if it's causing my problem? If I drop the tranny pan would I see evidence of worn out clutches and bands? Whats funny is it pulls good once it's in gear with no slippage.

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Yes when you press the accellerator the linkage pushes the throttle pressure (kickdown) linkage. When your accellerator is at WOT the throttle pressure linkage should be pushed all the way back. Don't disconnect it or you'll have more slippage. And yes if you drop the pan you could see evidence of burned clutch or band material. As Guitar J said once the clutches are applied it will pull fine. It's just getting them to engage that's the problem.