Added a few more threads of slack out adjustment to the throttle cable per RockDoc’s recommendation and that seems to have solved the firmer pedal engagement post-fixing of the kickdown cable. Thanks for the recommendation.
After driving around some more, it seems like the initial throttle pressure needed to get moving is slightly higher than before, may need to readjust the the throttle slack to allow slightly more give in the initial throttle bite.
Yep, we are fixed now. I can attribute this behavior to a sticking cable that was resolved by lubricating the cable with ATF.
Transmission is so much happier now with nearly imperceptible shift points and a better feeling throttle response. Stays in the power band much better now too.
I did...
This may also be worth a shot: FJ62 Shifting Issues Fixed! - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/fj62-shifting-issues-fixed.1229862/
It does seem like the cable isn’t moving freely
It’s getting worse, I pulled out the cable 2 more inches. It’s still catching at the end, but it’s so slack now it’s not kicking down much at all.
This thread may be where I need to head next: FJ62 Transmission Success Story!! and kickdown cable how-to -...
Hmm, maybe? I know the cable seems to come out from the sheath more than I'd expect, but it also seems to not pull out further than what's in the picture. What would control the kickdown in the event that the wire is broken? Just the throttle cable closing the throttle body?
I just replaced and adjusted the TPS on my 3FE and the kickdown behavior seems to have gotten worse after I put everything back together. 2nd gear is now shifting at 2500-3000rpm. I've tried taking some slack out of the cable with the nut adjustment, but I'm wondering if I pulled the cable in...