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Kevin - Illinois · 11-11-2014, 06:58 AM

I know where the overdrive cable connects to the transmission, but where is the correct position for the bracket and handle in a 53 Customline? I picture would be helpful.

Thanks,
Kevin

Cecil/WV · 11-11-2014, 07:40 AM

All that I have seen, including a '55 Ford, the bracket fastens on with the top bolt on the solenoid.

itsa52 · 11-11-2014, 08:24 AM

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Johnnydidd · 11-11-2014, 08:58 AM

On my 53 victoria the T handlr is next to the steering column on the right hand side.

itsa52 · 11-11-2014, 12:40 PM

On my Merc there is an oval hole with rubber sleeve in the firewall, probably about inline with the exhaust on the driver's side.. The handle for the cable is directly in back of that so there are few bends in the cable.

Kevin - Illinois · 11-11-2014, 10:15 PM

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Richard in Florida · 11-11-2014, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin - Illinois

I know where the overdrive cable connects to the transmission, but where is the correct position for the bracket and handle in a 53 Customline? I picture would be helpful.

Does this help? Sorry it's not very clear.

Cecil/WV · 11-12-2014, 07:52 AM

Looks like I misunderstood the question, I should pay attention to what I am reading.

itsa52 · 11-12-2014, 08:13 AM

I am always getting in trouble for not reading the last paragraph. Must be an age thing...lol

charles in east texas · 11-12-2014, 02:25 PM

Don't forget about the bracket held by a bell housing bolt. On the firewall as mentioned there is an oval "knock out" for the cable to go through, but I just drilled a hole in the middle of the oval rather than having a much larger hole. Also a small "knock out"
for the kick down switch located under the accelerater pedal. Charles

11-11-2014, 06:58 AM	#1
Kevin - Illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ottawa, Illinois Posts: 401	Overdrive cable connection I know where the overdrive cable connects to the transmission, but where is the correct position for the bracket and handle in a 53 Customline? I picture would be helpful. Thanks, Kevin

11-11-2014, 07:40 AM	#2
Cecil/WV Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gerrardstown, WV Posts: 2,266	Re: Overdrive cable connection All that I have seen, including a '55 Ford, the bracket fastens on with the top bolt on the solenoid.

11-11-2014, 08:24 AM	#3
itsa52 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Nebraska Posts: 603	Re: Overdrive cable connection This what you looking for? https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=...15798552311986

11-11-2014, 08:58 AM	#4
Johnnydidd Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Overland Park, Ks Posts: 559	Re: Overdrive cable connection On my 53 victoria the T handlr is next to the steering column on the right hand side.

11-11-2014, 12:40 PM	#5
itsa52 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Nebraska Posts: 603	Re: Overdrive cable connection On my Merc there is an oval hole with rubber sleeve in the firewall, probably about inline with the exhaust on the driver's side.. The handle for the cable is directly in back of that so there are few bends in the cable.

11-11-2014, 10:15 PM	#6
Kevin - Illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ottawa, Illinois Posts: 401	Re: Overdrive cable connection Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Just what I was looking for! Thank you itsa52!

11-12-2014, 07:52 AM	#8
Cecil/WV Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gerrardstown, WV Posts: 2,266	Re: Overdrive cable connection Looks like I misunderstood the question, I should pay attention to what I am reading.

11-12-2014, 08:13 AM	#9
itsa52 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Nebraska Posts: 603	Re: Overdrive cable connection I am always getting in trouble for not reading the last paragraph. Must be an age thing...lol

11-12-2014, 02:25 PM	#10
charles in east texas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Winnsboro, Texas Posts: 463	Re: Overdrive cable connection Don't forget about the bracket held by a bell housing bolt. On the firewall as mentioned there is an oval "knock out" for the cable to go through, but I just drilled a hole in the middle of the oval rather than having a much larger hole. Also a small "knock out" for the kick down switch located under the accelerater pedal. Charles