Auto, Spring, & Emblems

[Kenn Bryant]

Gentlemen,

I've developed a few questions where I need all your expert opinions. First, I'm in the process of restoring an early 66 roadster #4067, 327 hp, powerglide. My first question concerns the automatic kick down linkage (i.e., the rod that attaches to the carb) is there a spring that connects to this rod to hold it in place (to the rear) or not? If so, what is it attached to at the firewall end? A picture would be great! I've checked the AIM and have been told that for this year the spring was absent, but was added in 67. I also been told that a spring was on this model year. No, I'm not refering to the accelerator return spring in case there is confulsion

Next question concerns the emergency brake cable clips on the torque arms and below the frame (I've been through the arcives). Are the retaining clips the "U" shaped variety or the mickey mouse type for a 4067 numbered car?

And last, are the fender and nose emblems orange-red or are they the darker red for an early 66?

Thanks!

Kenn

[Bob R.]

Re: Auto, Spring, & Emblems

The powerglide kick down rod attaches to a swivel that is fastened to the belhousing at the rear of the engine. There is then another rod that goes down to the transmission. You can go to the Long Island Corvette web site, I believe they have a blow up of this and can also sell you the parts.

[John H.]

Re: Auto, Spring, & Emblems

Kenn -

Yes, the spring is used - shown in the A.I.M. in section M35, Sheet A8, View "C", item #19. On a '67 the spring hooks over a "tang" on the edge of the plug wire support - not sure if '66 is the same or not.