I have watched this video at least 5 times in the past five years, I have a truck with a 700r4 And everytime it leads me to this video. I appreciate this video greatly and you’ve helped me a ton Thank you so much
We've got our TV cable to correctly shift but have no passing gear and ohhh have we've been struggling to get it to work. The spring will take care of this?
I swapped out my original transmission for a junkyard transmission a couple years ago and referred to your video. Just now I finished swapping the junkyard transmission out for the rebuilt original transmission and had to refer to your video again. I'm so glad you posted this!
Love it.been mopar 727 for a life time, just scored a 47 STUDEBAKER PUT with a 700r4… time to test,time play, time to burn more tyres away. Thanks man.keep em coming
Thats because this is not the correct way to do this. Different 700r4s will have a different governor spring/weight combination that will yield varying shift points. The cable is there to maintain proper line pressure with proper throttle arc radius measured with a pressure gauge that screws into the side of the transmission. The only way to change shift points is change the springs and weights in the governor assembly.
wow dude this is exactly what I needed to know thank you for taking the time to do these videos I know it must take a lot more time than people realize.
We've got our TV cable to correctly shift but have no passing gear and ohhh have we've been struggling to get it to work. The spring will take care of this?
Wow haha. This is exactly what I needed. Bought an old 85 c10 that had a new transmission but the TV cable was out of whack so it wouldn’t go into overdrive. So thankfully you made this video
Just found your video. Good job on explaining how the TV cable works. It’s backwards from how I would think it works. I’m using a TCI universal cable and the instructions suck.
I have to look at this cable now. When I give it extra gas and my rpms increase suddenly, it feels like the truck overrevs and stalls for a brief second or goes straight into overdrive. This video will get me started. Thank you sir.
@Jason Boswell yep it seems to be running well! I have to do the lockout wiring next... be sure to subscribe to see that video too! thanks for watching!
Awesome job bro. I wish that youtube was around back in the late 90's/early 2000's. I had a 91 Pontiac TA black with the gold honeycomb wheels that had a 700R4. It ran fine for a while and did at least a 20+foot long burnout. I had to get rid of it cause the trans was not shifting out of what felt like first or second? Got pulled over by a cop once when I first bought the car back when the trans was ok but still not going into OD. He was unmarked and on my ass when I was minding my own business..so I decided to hammer down..and he pulled me over saying that I was going over 100mph. I knew that was BS cause the car never really shifted right.
Great video! I have a 85 corvette and the setup for the TV cable has never been clear to me, (not well explained even in the factory service manual). Thanks again and awesome truck!
Great video..especially the fine adjustment on the tension of that TV cable..that black widow classic .truck is kool AF!...sure wish I never let my '56 small window go...someday...another will cross my path..thanks
Thank you. I'm adjusting my cable in a 1990 Suburban and started with the book method of pushing the plastic end all the way in and allowing it to ratchet out at WOT and got mixed results: It now shifts better, but feels like bit too late and it struggles to stay in overdrive at around 60 mph. I've just loosened it about that much that you've shown and will see.
Dude u saved my a**! I just put a B&M 700r4 in my 1971 C20, not one other RUclips video- OR written instructions from multiple manufacturers mentioned the spring in line with the tv cable! I appreciate you very much and this video. 🍻
A tip, whe you pull (nicely) that steel cable, you'll feel a some kind of (brake) but it's to short, thats the point of tension. Just do it slow and nicely. After an accident we're my truck completely die, im building a "new" old truck. SALUDOS desde México. I suscribe!
Good to know! I'm swapping out a 350 to a 700r4 next week and will make sure the mechanic knows about this. He builds race cars and should know but it never hurts to ask for sure! Thank You!
Learned more from your video than 3 or 4 others I watched. It might not have been my transmission model, but the set up is the same. Thanks for the info!
How about if you're into the throttle, like if you're denting the floor board with your gas pedal, where should it shift then? P.S. I ran mine without the cable hooked up at all for like 3 or 4 months, wouldn't shift unless I let off the gas like a 4speed , but could shift it manually with no problem. Didn't hurt the trans at all?! It is a built r4 by Transco out of Florida, guess they do good work cuz it's still going up to a 406 with a little nitrous! I didn't know who did it till I seen a sticker on the trans that says "Transco". 6yrs now, still going strong!
Good post, I just purchased edelbrock carburetor and throttle bracket is different got the right one now but I still have to fix adjustment on transmission cable. This is a big help.👍😎
My trans was late shifting (revving up before shifting from 1 to 2) I heard a new (TPS) Throttle Position Sensor could fix this problem. I almost paid $40 when i saw this video. I went to look at my TV Trans cable and found that it wasn't snapped into place at the Throttle body. IT WAS ONLY OFF BY LESS THAN A 1/4 INCH! And that caused all this bad shifting.
Thank you...i knew this was where the speed transmission gear adjust was....but i didn't know which cable direction loose or tighter to get into 2nd gear quicker....which would be looser for me.
Thanks for the info. Well done video. My recent "ran when parked" purchase doesn't have third or fourth gear. My TV cable is way loose and has a micky mouse bracket someone made. I'll try adjustment, but I'm guessing it's too late for the trans.
Thank you so much for your expertise! Went to carburated on my 5.7l crate engine with edelbrock perfomer dual plane intake and a 1406 carb. It does just what you're talking about with throttle pedal and shif point. I need to put a spring on mine because it shifts at different speeds depending on throttle position. Not wanting to burn up this transmission. Thanks
Just in case somebody needs to know... the TCC solenoid just needs 12v you can hook a switch up to manually do so but be aware if it's not going through the 4th gear solenoid in the trans it will stay in lock up when you stop.
Awesome video🙌 very informative! 👍 I inherited my father's 70 Jaguar XKE with an LT1 and had a turbo 400 with a B&M shift kit, used to bark the tires when you hit second🤗 but then he swap that out and wanted it more streetable as you did and put a 700 R4, but now it shifts as if the tranny is slipping? I will try and adjust it.. hopefully that is the problem.🤞🤞 Thanks for the great video. 🙌👍🙌
Hey! Thanks for the video. I think i have my tv cable adjusted properly now in the Jeep... It shifts where i want it to, but the problem I'm having is that it won't downshift when i mash the pedal. Is this possibly a stuck valve in the governor? Or did i not adjust the tv cable properly? 🤔 Thanks! Great video!
I would like to add a pro tip, and that many of the companies have the hole to be used on the carb or injection is WRONG, as well as the distance from the center of the pivot point to the center of the hole to attach the TV cable. They are saying or using a one inch center usually. The cable connector pin's mounting location must be established on the throttle bellcrank at a radius of 1.094 to 1.125 inches. That 1/8 of inch makes a difference in how much and how fast that cable gets pulled lowering pressures in the transmission with a slower pull. So make sure that the TV pin is 1.125 inches, from the center of the arms pivot on the injector or carb and NOT just 1 inch. I bought a new Street Demon carb and the hole they said in their instructions was only 1 inch from the pivot point, but the hole behind it was the correct 1.125 inches. It seems to be a very common mistake.
We've got our TV cable to correctly shift but have no passing gear and ohhh have we've been struggling to get it to work. The spring will take care of this?
very useful vid cause in my truck when i first got it my dad tightened the tv cable all the way up and i was 10 so power was cool and it would shift out hard asf and then we were cruising hit it and tranny went byebye with the driveshaft
Bought a cable was too long bought another 1 like 1 came with it done swap nether less never installed one what a pain wish done wright one in first place but hard to adjust s10 blazer had junk 2.8 like your videos motor looks nice 🙂
Great videos your exploration 💯🙌.. I just put 700r4 on my 60 chevy i bin fighting the adjustment 1st to second feels good 2d to 3d ok but im not feeling 4th ??? I have moved n adjusted im stuck almost afraid to drive truck i dont want burn it up Any suggestions
Dope video! Seems like everyone always point to mph instead of rpm. With different rear axles, I always figured that the mph would vary more than the rpm when it comes to shift point. Am I wrong? If not, I’m curious how the shift rpm factors
after i burned my 200r4, i do a tv plunger visual inspection test along with a pressure test. i’m using the sonnax corrector plate and bracket for holley. according to sonnax the inner cable should have a 1.40” (1-13/32”) pull from idle to wot.
also folks, refer to the gm stock pressure readings unless your trans was built by an aftermarket company. slightly higher pressure than stock is better than low pressure. low = 🔥. and make sure your pedal truly achieves WOT
I'm up in Chicago mornings and nights at this time is low 30's anyway my truck when I start it and run it a few mins. I put it in drive and it won't shift till 2000 rpms won't go into second gear till 2000-2500 rpms. I'm having carb issues it needs a rebuild I'm thinking of Edelbrock intake and carb. It's a 83 Chevy c20 350 hd/ 700r4 overdrive
I also just got a new transmission from trans shop. Could the late shifting be the TV cable. I know I'm having carb issues especially the automatic choke. I'll need to rebuild the Rochester 4bbl
Hi, enjoy your channel. Excellent videos and content. I have a question relative to a 700-R4. I have what appears to be a '91 K case (1TLM02411). My question does this year model require a normally closed or open brake switch to operate the TCC Lock-up? Thanks in advance for your consideration and help!!
Be aware that a reason that the cable stretches beyond what the fine adjustment can fix may be because strands are breaking. They like to rust out, and they'll do it a strand or two at a time.. Might be worth the $20-30 to replace it. The spring for after market carb is brilliant! Obviously, the throttle attachment point should be correctly engineered for the expected range of motion.. but.. well, let's just say a spring seems like wonderfully cheap and elegant insurance for an after market.
So I think I may have burnt something up. My cable is loose. I replaced carb. I did see a bit of smoke, but it was in park. This was over a bit of time of me starting it through out winter. Not driving. My car wont shift outta first now. Its has something to do with my trans cable Im sure. Too much slack. Am I describing a burnt out trasnmission? How can I test it its just the cable or if I need to rebuild it completely? 😬
it's just a cable nut I picked up from Ace. your local hardware store should have one. basically just a tube that slips over the cable, then 2 bolts you tighten to keep it in place.
After your bulk adjustment, do u need to do a fine tune adjustment? My plastic slider is all the way in, does it need to be all the way out? How would I go about adjusting that part
@@reece7259 yeah mine does same thing . I kinda hate it cause of high rpm if I have to do 35mph on some roads . I know a ford I had would go into over drive at like 35 or something like that but probably wasn't supposed to idk but I wish mine would kinda go into over drive at 35mph . But then I have to have a 5 speed auto to do that
Does the same guidance apply to the 200-4R? I think it does but I thought I'd come straight out and ask. Thanks for posting the part of snugging up the slack cable to begin with in the engine compartment. That was good since everybody else assumes you have a perfectly fitting cable to begin with.
you can always drop the pan and do a visual. a proper adjusted cable should have the plunger all the way in at wot. also make sure your pedal is achieving true wot. have someone hold it down to the floor then manually open the throttle arm. if you can’t move it then you’re good. if you can then you need to check your pedal and throttle linkage/cable
Thanks for posting that video very informative, would this be the same for a TH400? I assume a different bracket but is the adjustment process the same?
My transmission shifts hard. It jerks when it changes. Can you tell me how I can solve this. And from seeing this video I realize my cable is way too loose. It was like this when I purchased it. This is in a 1982 GMC pickup. The carburetor and intake have been changed to Holley so the bracket was a mess.
the tv cable is the most critical adjustment on your car, if it gets loose for too long you will walk soon,this cable controls line pressure and tells the unit how hard to shift,if it breaks you'll have nothing but low gear and reverse and they will harsh,the tv cable on hydraulic units is real touchy,after building automatics for 47 years,pay attention to this man he's trying to warn you.warned
Hi there, just got a 1985 C5 with this issue, prior owner did a carb swap from tpi but apparently didn't properly set up the tv cable/brackets for the 700R and car does fist and hardly engages on 2nd, reverse also works, I'm not driving it to avoid further damage. Is this a sign that the trans is already gone in your experience? Will get correct bracket kit and adjustment on it soon.
@@mattc9875 BEINGS you are smarter than most,stopping the driving may have saved the internals,only way to check is pull the pan,look for any signs of metal dust and clutch material,the intermediate band is a selective pin,C5 vettes already have the good stuff in them,as i stated in my first statement the TV cable is a very sensitive adjustment,once set it'll give years of use,but i adjust them every other year,replace them every 85k miles,they wear the inside of the cable housing and stick and cause wierd shifts,check pan and you'll know the extent of damage if any,good luck
@@mattc9875 LOT OF SCHOOL PARD,ALL MY LIFE,SEMINARS AND MANY HOURS OF STUDY AT GM CHRY AND FORD TRAINING CENTERS,YOU ARE WHAT YOU DO,YOU HAVE TO TAKE IT SERIOUSLY
Hey guys...could use some advice. Got a 1993 G20 Chevy Sports Van. She's a 5.7 V8 .So this was part of the seller's inheritance. She sat for almost one year and prior to owners death, had no Transmission issues. Her trans fluid was dark. I had all fluids changed today and asked the mechanic what he found in the transmission pan. He said there were a few shavings and the fluid was dark but that was it. He told me he was no Transmission guy but really felt like I did not have a transmission problem. The car acts like it has no reverse at all. I was told by a transmission guy to Rev it up a bit after warming it up. If the front clutch in the transmission is stuck together, I should feel it buck like it wants to go into reverse but it can't. I GOT nothing in reverse period. It drives in Neutral which the mechanics that did the fluid changes said they have never seen. I have a 700R Tranny. Sooooo...do I have a shift solenoid / TV cable problem, some sort of cable that's come undone ? My fear is that this is something less expensive than a transmission rebuild and I don't know enough to know what it is ? What do you guys think ?
If it has forward with the shifter in neutral that sounds like the shift cable is way out of adjustment. Basically what the shift indicator says is reverse is neutral. Easiest way I can think to test this is get under there and disconnect the shift cable, (with the engine off, block the wheels and set E brake!) Put the trans in reverse (one click back from park) then go put the shifter in reverse, see if the cable matches up to where the shift lever is. Id bet it won't match up, and if you were to start the engine with it like that (I wouldn't) it would suddenly have reverse again. If not you've got a bigger issue to deal with.
My tv cable is slipping. Can I put lubricant on it to get a spring to work better. They do not sell t v cables anymore. They sell rebuild kits that look tedious
Great video, and I actually had a follow up question if you have any good resources. How do you actually hook up the shift linkage for a 700r4 compared to a th350? I have a 76 C10 with the th350, and I'm wondering just how that column shifter would work with a 700r4 trans. LIke it has PRND21, so what would I need to adapt that?
THANKS FOR WATCHING!! that's a great question... i seem to remember a company that sold a solution for that... i can't remember where i saw it. i'm sure you could search for it. sorry i'm not much help... best of luck!
Where does the transmission torque converter lockup switch vacuum line go too? I have a 700r4 but dont know where the switch vacuum line goes too, intake or carburetor.
I have watched this video at least 5 times in the past five years, I have a truck with a 700r4 And everytime it leads me to this video.
I appreciate this video greatly and you’ve helped me a ton
Thank you so much
We've got our TV cable to correctly shift but have no passing gear and ohhh have we've been struggling to get it to work. The spring will take care of this?
Thanks! I looked everywhere for this explanation and you killed it!
Glad I found you.
Wish I would have found and watched this about 20 yrs. ago...
Great tip. No long explanation. Just the facts. Thanks
Dude.... you just showed all of RUclips how to be a true bro. God bless you and America
I swapped out my original transmission for a junkyard transmission a couple years ago and referred to your video. Just now I finished swapping the junkyard transmission out for the rebuilt original transmission and had to refer to your video again. I'm so glad you posted this!
My boy just saved me my sanity. My 86 El Camino did not like RPMs. Tighten the cable and now we have an RPM party. THANK YOU!
Great to hear!
Love it.been mopar 727 for a life time, just scored a 47 STUDEBAKER PUT with a 700r4… time to test,time play, time to burn more tyres away.
Thanks man.keep em coming
thanks for watching!!!
Good video, only issue I could think of with the whole “shift at 20mph” is different vehicles have different gear ratios in axles
Thats because this is not the correct way to do this. Different 700r4s will have a different governor spring/weight combination that will yield varying shift points. The cable is there to maintain proper line pressure with proper throttle arc radius measured with a pressure gauge that screws into the side of the transmission. The only way to change shift points is change the springs and weights in the governor assembly.
You should make a video on adjusting that transmission and those governors you’re talking about
@@resistorstudiosgood info okay so where would I find this info your talking about?!? Thank you
@santanaman6783 which info? WOT shifts or setting line pressure?
wow dude this is exactly what I needed to know thank you for taking the time to do these videos I know it must take a lot more time than people realize.
We've got our TV cable to correctly shift but have no passing gear and ohhh have we've been struggling to get it to work. The spring will take care of this?
Wow haha. This is exactly what I needed. Bought an old 85 c10 that had a new transmission but the TV cable was out of whack so it wouldn’t go into overdrive. So thankfully you made this video
glad it helped! THANKS FOR WATCHING!
How much did you adjust it?? I have no overdrive currently
This has got to be the best described video i watched. Im from a th350 to 700r4 and im not a mechanic by any means. This helped..
Just found your video. Good job on explaining how the TV cable works. It’s backwards from how I would think it works. I’m using a TCI universal cable and the instructions suck.
I have to look at this cable now. When I give it extra gas and my rpms increase suddenly, it feels like the truck overrevs and stalls for a brief second or goes straight into overdrive. This video will get me started. Thank you sir.
Looks like you got a good transmission. So far I haven't had to mess with the TV cable on any of my stuff. Good show keep it up
@Jason Boswell yep it seems to be running well! I have to do the lockout wiring next... be sure to subscribe to see that video too! thanks for watching!
Awesome job bro. I wish that youtube was around back in the late 90's/early 2000's. I had a 91 Pontiac TA black with the gold honeycomb wheels that had a 700R4. It ran fine for a while and did at least a 20+foot long burnout. I had to get rid of it cause the trans was not shifting out of what felt like first or second? Got pulled over by a cop once when I first bought the car back when the trans was ok but still not going into OD. He was unmarked and on my ass when I was minding my own business..so I decided to hammer down..and he pulled me over saying that I was going over 100mph. I knew that was BS cause the car never really shifted right.
Great video! I have a 85 corvette and the setup for the TV cable has never been clear to me, (not well explained even in the factory service manual).
Thanks again and awesome truck!
Sheez, I adjusted my TV cable and got a much clearer picture. Thanks!
Ha ha ...nice ! :)
Great video..especially the fine adjustment on the tension of that TV cable..that black widow classic .truck is kool AF!...sure wish I never let my '56 small window go...someday...another will cross my path..thanks
An assload of relevant information without the silly nonsense, or an overproduced intro... Wish I could shake your hand! (Subbed).
thanks for subscribing!!! glad it was helpful. I try to edit my videos to be concise and informative... it's a fine balance.
Good info. No goofy filler nobody cares about. Good on you.
U could also tell by how hard or soft the shifts are between gears .. should be firm smooth shifts throughout.. make sure sufficient fluid aswell
Thank you. I'm adjusting my cable in a 1990 Suburban and started with the book method of pushing the plastic end all the way in and allowing it to ratchet out at WOT and got mixed results: It now shifts better, but feels like bit too late and it struggles to stay in overdrive at around 60 mph. I've just loosened it about that much that you've shown and will see.
Great tutorial! Thanks. I appreciate your input. Alot better than any other video on TV adjustment.
Dude u saved my a**!
I just put a B&M 700r4 in my 1971 C20, not one other RUclips video- OR written instructions from multiple manufacturers mentioned the spring in line with the tv cable! I appreciate you very much and this video. 🍻
This is a huge help for my son & I and his 94 z28 kick down cable adjustment. Thank you👍
A tip, whe you pull (nicely) that steel cable, you'll feel a some kind of (brake) but it's to short, thats the point of tension. Just do it slow and nicely.
After an accident we're my truck completely die, im building a "new" old truck. SALUDOS desde México. I suscribe!
great advice hermano!! muchas gracias!!
Good to know! I'm swapping out a 350 to a 700r4 next week and will make sure the mechanic knows about this. He builds race cars and should know but it never hurts to ask for sure! Thank You!
Really great video and Nice Truck !!!
Thank you for taking time to make such a detailed video on TV cable position.
Keep up the good work
Learned more from your video than 3 or 4 others I watched. It might not have been my transmission model, but the set up is the same. Thanks for the info!
How about if you're into the throttle, like if you're denting the floor board with your gas pedal, where should it shift then? P.S. I ran mine without the cable hooked up at all for like 3 or 4 months, wouldn't shift unless I let off the gas like a 4speed , but could shift it manually with no problem.
Didn't hurt the trans at all?!
It is a built r4 by Transco out of Florida, guess they do good work cuz it's still going up to a 406 with a little nitrous! I didn't know who did it till I seen a sticker on the trans that says "Transco". 6yrs now, still going strong!
Good post, I just purchased edelbrock carburetor and throttle bracket is different got the right one now but I still have to fix adjustment on transmission cable. This is a big help.👍😎
Glad it helped THANKS FOR WATCHING!
My trans was late shifting (revving up before shifting from 1 to 2) I heard a new (TPS) Throttle Position Sensor could fix this problem. I almost paid $40 when i saw this video. I went to look at my TV Trans cable and found that it wasn't snapped into place at the Throttle body. IT WAS ONLY OFF BY LESS THAN A 1/4 INCH! And that caused all this bad shifting.
Great video 👍. Standing ovation 🤗
We've got our TV cable to correctly shift but have no passing gear. We've been struggling to get it to work. The spring will take care of this?
THANK YOU FOR THE RELAXED. YET SUPER INFORMATIVE TIPS FOR SETTING SUCH AN IMPORTANT ADJUSTMENT. The BEST to you and YOURS!
Thank you...i knew this was where the speed transmission gear adjust was....but i didn't know which cable direction loose or tighter to get into 2nd gear quicker....which would be looser for me.
Thanks for the info. Well done video. My recent "ran when parked" purchase doesn't have third or fourth gear. My TV cable is way loose and has a micky mouse bracket someone made. I'll try adjustment, but I'm guessing it's too late for the trans.
Thanks, that's exactly where I'm stuck om my 700r4 from 400 in my 67 Camaro.
Excellent ! My cable was way to loose; tightened it up . Thank you
Very helpfull video.Thank you for this!Keep up the good work!Greetings fron Greece!
You bloody legend , thank you so much . The best ,to the point explanation on RUclips. Peace n love from Australia ✌🏼🇦🇺🌏
Thank you so much for your expertise! Went to carburated on my 5.7l crate engine with edelbrock perfomer dual plane intake and a 1406 carb. It does just what you're talking about with throttle pedal and shif point. I need to put a spring on mine because it shifts at different speeds depending on throttle position. Not wanting to burn up this transmission. Thanks
Wicked vid - No BS just delivers the good's. Thank you
Excellent How to and easy to understand.
1 question are you manually locking the torque converter as well ?
Just in case somebody needs to know... the TCC solenoid just needs 12v you can hook a switch up to manually do so but be aware if it's not going through the 4th gear solenoid in the trans it will stay in lock up when you stop.
Awesome video🙌 very informative! 👍
I inherited my father's 70 Jaguar XKE with an LT1 and had a turbo 400 with a B&M shift kit,
used to bark the tires when you hit second🤗 but then he swap that out and wanted it more streetable as you did and put a 700 R4, but now it shifts as if the tranny is slipping?
I will try and adjust it.. hopefully that is the problem.🤞🤞
Thanks for the great video. 🙌👍🙌
Hey! Thanks for the video. I think i have my tv cable adjusted properly now in the Jeep... It shifts where i want it to, but the problem I'm having is that it won't downshift when i mash the pedal. Is this possibly a stuck valve in the governor? Or did i not adjust the tv cable properly? 🤔 Thanks! Great video!
I would like to add a pro tip, and that many of the companies have the hole to be used on the carb or injection is WRONG, as well as the distance from the center of the pivot point to the center of the hole to attach the TV cable. They are saying or using a one inch center usually. The cable connector pin's mounting location must be established on the throttle bellcrank at a radius of 1.094 to 1.125 inches. That 1/8 of inch makes a difference in how much and how fast that cable gets pulled lowering pressures in the transmission with a slower pull. So make sure that the TV pin is 1.125 inches, from the center of the arms pivot on the injector or carb and NOT just 1 inch. I bought a new Street Demon carb and the hole they said in their instructions was only 1 inch from the pivot point, but the hole behind it was the correct 1.125 inches. It seems to be a very common mistake.
We've got our TV cable to correctly shift but have no passing gear and ohhh have we've been struggling to get it to work. The spring will take care of this?
Thanks brother; I hadn't figured out the fine tune adjustment yet.
very useful vid cause in my truck when i first got it my dad tightened the tv cable all the way up and i was 10 so power was cool and it would shift out hard asf and then we were cruising hit it and tranny went byebye with the driveshaft
Bought a cable was too long bought another 1 like 1 came with it done swap nether less never installed one what a pain wish done wright one in first place but hard to adjust s10 blazer had junk 2.8 like your videos motor looks nice 🙂
I put a aftermarket throttle body on my 305tpi and noticed it shifting early as heck. Gunna try to tighten this cable up
Thanks dude for keeping it straight forward.
I bought a corvette 1984 whit a burned transmission...whit a fresh engine carb swap...will check that cable for sure...
I just tuned in for the last 3 seconds when he said like, subscribe, comment share with your friends. And I did them all
THANK YOU!
Great videos your exploration 💯🙌..
I just put 700r4 on my 60 chevy i bin fighting the adjustment 1st to second feels good 2d to 3d ok but im not feeling 4th ???
I have moved n adjusted im stuck almost afraid to drive truck i dont want burn it up
Any suggestions
Shoot I've been needing this info for many years now that I've given my son the truck I can help him find tune the shifting
Thank you soo much this is going to help a lot been trying to figure how to fix the tv cable on my 1985 chevy Silverado.
Dope video! Seems like everyone always point to mph instead of rpm. With different rear axles, I always figured that the mph would vary more than the rpm when it comes to shift point. Am I wrong? If not, I’m curious how the shift rpm factors
Perfect video dude! Keep up the good work! -PROJECT HELLPIG
after i burned my 200r4, i do a tv plunger visual inspection test along with a pressure test. i’m using the sonnax corrector plate and bracket for holley. according to sonnax the inner cable should have a 1.40” (1-13/32”) pull from idle to wot.
great info! thanks for sharing
also folks, refer to the gm stock pressure readings unless your trans was built by an aftermarket company. slightly higher pressure than stock is better than low pressure. low = 🔥. and make sure your pedal truly achieves WOT
Thank you very informative Im getting a 700r but was worried about how to set up cable.. thanks again
Glad it helped
Fishing weights help very well as well.
Got a Edelbrock carburetor for my 700R4 I needed some advice on adjusting on a 69 Chevy pickup thanks
Comment, Liked, Subscribed!!! Thanks so freaking much for that video!!! Finally explained and Understood!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!
We've got our TV cable to correctly shift but have no passing gear. We've been struggling to get it to work. The spring will take care of this?
God Bless you , so well explained in plain english . Thank You
Awesome video got my TV cable dialed in on my firebird and she is ripping 🤟
I'm up in Chicago mornings and nights at this time is low 30's anyway my truck when I start it and run it a few mins. I put it in drive and it won't shift till 2000 rpms won't go into second gear till 2000-2500 rpms. I'm having carb issues it needs a rebuild I'm thinking of Edelbrock intake and carb. It's a 83 Chevy c20 350 hd/ 700r4 overdrive
I also just got a new transmission from trans shop. Could the late shifting be the TV cable. I know I'm having carb issues especially the automatic choke. I'll need to rebuild the Rochester 4bbl
Hi, enjoy your channel. Excellent videos and content. I have a question relative to a 700-R4. I have what appears to be a '91 K case (1TLM02411). My question does this year model require a normally closed or open brake switch to operate the TCC Lock-up? Thanks in advance for your consideration and help!!
Does your 700 R4 noticeable shift into 4th gear? I definitely feel one two three, but i never notice four? Great video thank you
Be aware that a reason that the cable stretches beyond what the fine adjustment can fix may be because strands are breaking. They like to rust out, and they'll do it a strand or two at a time..
Might be worth the $20-30 to replace it.
The spring for after market carb is brilliant! Obviously, the throttle attachment point should be correctly engineered for the expected range of motion.. but.. well, let's just say a spring seems like wonderfully cheap and elegant insurance for an after market.
So I think I may have burnt something up. My cable is loose. I replaced carb. I did see a bit of smoke, but it was in park. This was over a bit of time of me starting it through out winter. Not driving. My car wont shift outta first now. Its has something to do with my trans cable Im sure. Too much slack. Am I describing a burnt out trasnmission? How can I test it its just the cable or if I need to rebuild it completely? 😬
Where did you get that small spring for the cable what size is it ?
Can you tell bout the nut you used after cutting the cable
it's just a cable nut I picked up from Ace. your local hardware store should have one. basically just a tube that slips over the cable, then 2 bolts you tighten to keep it in place.
Thanks for the video sir, this is exactly what I needed! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Good video! answered all my questions on the 700R4
Glad I could help!
After your bulk adjustment, do u need to do a fine tune adjustment? My plastic slider is all the way in, does it need to be all the way out? How would I go about adjusting that part
The way u have that done at the end is exactly how my 85 s10 2.8v6 with 4l60 trans shifts and it has over drive too
Goes in over drive 4th at around 40mph or so
@@KnuckleHeadGarage27 My 1990 chevy 1500 with 700r4 also doesnt go into overdrive until 40 mph and if it goes under 40 it drops down to 3rd
@@reece7259 yeah mine does same thing . I kinda hate it cause of high rpm if I have to do 35mph on some roads . I know a ford I had would go into over drive at like 35 or something like that but probably wasn't supposed to idk but I wish mine would kinda go into over drive at 35mph . But then I have to have a 5 speed auto to do that
good video - perfect amount of details to adjust TV cable.
Glad it was helpful!
If you put in a transgo shift kit with the manual mode, can you just pull it out and clamp it in full throttle mode?
Does the same guidance apply to the 200-4R? I think it does but I thought I'd come straight out and ask. Thanks for posting the part of snugging up the slack cable to begin with in the engine compartment. That was good since everybody else assumes you have a perfectly fitting cable to begin with.
you can always drop the pan and do a visual. a proper adjusted cable should have the plunger all the way in at wot. also make sure your pedal is achieving true wot. have someone hold it down to the floor then manually open the throttle arm. if you can’t move it then you’re good. if you can then you need to check your pedal and throttle linkage/cable
thanks for the video, I really appreciate the info...easy to understand!
Thanks for posting that video very informative, would this be the same for a TH400? I assume a different bracket but is the adjustment process the same?
TH400 uses an electronic lever switch for kick down. the TH350 uses a similar TV cable type kick down, but the geometry is different.
My transmission shifts hard. It jerks when it changes. Can you tell me how I can solve this. And from seeing this video I realize my cable is way too loose. It was like this when I purchased it. This is in a 1982 GMC pickup. The carburetor and intake have been changed to Holley so the bracket was a mess.
the tv cable is the most critical adjustment on your car, if it gets loose for too long you will walk soon,this cable controls line pressure and tells the unit how hard to shift,if it breaks you'll have nothing but low gear and reverse and they will harsh,the tv cable on hydraulic units is real touchy,after building automatics for 47 years,pay attention to this man he's trying to warn you.warned
Hi there, just got a 1985 C5 with this issue, prior owner did a carb swap from tpi but apparently didn't properly set up the tv cable/brackets for the 700R and car does fist and hardly engages on 2nd, reverse also works, I'm not driving it to avoid further damage. Is this a sign that the trans is already gone in your experience? Will get correct bracket kit and adjustment on it soon.
@@mattc9875 BEINGS you are smarter than most,stopping the driving may have saved the internals,only way to check is pull the pan,look for any signs of metal dust and clutch material,the intermediate band is a selective pin,C5 vettes already have the good stuff in them,as i stated in my first statement the TV cable is a very sensitive adjustment,once set it'll give years of use,but i adjust them every other year,replace them every 85k miles,they wear the inside of the cable housing and stick and cause wierd shifts,check pan and you'll know the extent of damage if any,good luck
@@strattuner thanks, really appreciated pal, I wish car people around here were half as knowledgeable as you and this guy in the video
@@mattc9875 LOT OF SCHOOL PARD,ALL MY LIFE,SEMINARS AND MANY HOURS OF STUDY AT GM CHRY AND FORD TRAINING CENTERS,YOU ARE WHAT YOU DO,YOU HAVE TO TAKE IT SERIOUSLY
Hello, my '83 C10 is shifting waayyy too early (5-10mph), can this damage my transmission???
I concur with the last statements, thank you sir!
Really good explaination from installation to adjusted, thanks
Great video thanks for showing great detail
I learn something new about the transmission I didn't know
At time ~ 3:30, is the "tautness" adjustment with the spring and lockknob done with the throttle fully closed? or fully open?
I love you it's all in the same I been beating my head into a wall messing with timing thanks
Exactly what i needed to know, im replacing a TH180 with a TH 700r
Good job on this somewhat confusing issue that most GM car guys will experience.
Hey guys...could use some advice. Got a 1993 G20 Chevy Sports Van. She's a 5.7 V8 .So this was part of the seller's inheritance. She sat for almost one year and prior to owners death, had no Transmission issues. Her trans fluid was dark. I had all fluids changed today and asked the mechanic what he found in the transmission pan. He said there were a few shavings and the fluid was dark but that was it. He told me he was no Transmission guy but really felt like I did not have a transmission problem. The car acts like it has no reverse at all. I was told by a transmission guy to Rev it up a bit after warming it up. If the front clutch in the transmission is stuck together, I should feel it buck like it wants to go into reverse but it can't. I GOT nothing in reverse period. It drives in Neutral which the mechanics that did the fluid changes said they have never seen. I have a 700R Tranny. Sooooo...do I have a shift solenoid / TV cable problem, some sort of cable that's come undone ? My fear is that this is something less expensive than a transmission rebuild and I don't know enough to know what it is ? What do you guys think ?
If it has forward with the shifter in neutral that sounds like the shift cable is way out of adjustment. Basically what the shift indicator says is reverse is neutral.
Easiest way I can think to test this is get under there and disconnect the shift cable, (with the engine off, block the wheels and set E brake!) Put the trans in reverse (one click back from park) then go put the shifter in reverse, see if the cable matches up to where the shift lever is. Id bet it won't match up, and if you were to start the engine with it like that (I wouldn't) it would suddenly have reverse again. If not you've got a bigger issue to deal with.
My tv cable is slipping. Can I put lubricant on it to get a spring to work better.
They do not sell t v cables anymore. They sell rebuild kits that look tedious
Great video, and I actually had a follow up question if you have any good resources. How do you actually hook up the shift linkage for a 700r4 compared to a th350? I have a 76 C10 with the th350, and I'm wondering just how that column shifter would work with a 700r4 trans. LIke it has PRND21, so what would I need to adapt that?
THANKS FOR WATCHING!! that's a great question... i seem to remember a company that sold a solution for that... i can't remember where i saw it. i'm sure you could search for it. sorry i'm not much help... best of luck!
I have an '83 C10 and I put in a 700r4 in place of my old turbo 350 hydra-matic. 13 years with the same shift linkage. Good luck!!!
Where does the transmission torque converter lockup switch vacuum line go too? I have a 700r4 but dont know where the switch vacuum line goes too, intake or carburetor.
Thank you for the help you’re awesome man keep up the good work
You must have big gonads to hold a cable lock right above those monster venturi's!!! Great video and lots of good info.
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