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Did Bristols modify the Torqueflight

 
 
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Old 21-03-22, 02:22 PM
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FWIW, my 408 has a 1962 Torqueflite that was fitted here in the USA. I don't know if it was modified from standard at any time but it definitely has a kickdown function.

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David, I'm puzzled by your comment. Why was a 1962 Torqueflite fitted to your 408 in the USA? What transmission did it have beforehand?

The 408 (Mk1) for the UK market left the factory with a Torqueflite (A-466), which incidentally had kickdown in 2nd and D (3rd), just like the later A-727.
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