Re: [Chevelle-list] 700r4 TV Cable Adjustment
Mike You are correct. Actually I disconnected all of the cables to remove the TPI system. Reinstalled TPI and am reconnecting the same cables. I'm gonna bite the bullet. The front end is 18 inches in the air, it will be no problem to drop the pan. Do it RIGHT, do it ONCE. Tim - Sounds right to me. On 9/27/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Rick, > > Well I need to flush my 700R4 anyways, so I'll adjust it then. When the TV > cable wasnt adjusted, it shifted really slow between gears...and it would > shift from 1st, to second, then instantly into 3rd. Once I got that TV Cable > adjusted up, it really made a world of difference. Before I thought the > converter was going out or something. How I adjusted was basically had my > Dad hold it WOT, then pulled the TV cable till it was almost pulled out the > entire way, then tighten up the allen screw. It seems to be working perfect > right now. I'll still check it when I have the pan down. Thanks for the > help, > > -Tim > > > -Original Message- > From: Rick Schaefer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: The Chevelle Mailing List > Sent: Wed, 26 Sep 2007 8:02 pm > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 700r4 TV Cable Adjustment > >Mike, I understood what you were saying about WOT. Several web pages > that I looked at just said to ensure that at WOT, the cable can not pull out > further. I assume ( we'll see where that gets me) that if the cable is > fully extended then the plunger must be at full travel. Would that be > correct?I just hate to drop the tranny pan. On the other hand I'd hate > it more to burn up the tranny. > >bad66 - The TV cable adjustment is critical. If its not correct you > can burn up the tranny within just a few miles. Or so I've read on many web > pages. I was looking for info on adjusting it by the pressure readings, but > Mike reminded me of the remove the pan & visually check the plunger > method. > > I am concerned right now because I had the TPI system apart and want > to get the TV cable adjustment right.If you have been driving yours a > while & everything works correctly I'd say that you are close enough. Do a > google search (there is a LOT on the web) or read the links that Mike > provided earlier for better info than I can provide. > > > On 9/26/07, Mike Holleman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Rick, The procedure is the same for the TPI system. I didn't catch that > > in your post. What is important is that you are getting WOT and that the > > plunger get's fully stroked. > > Mike > > > > - Original Message - > > *From:* Rick Schaefer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > *To:* The Chevelle Mailing List > > *Sent:* Wednesday, September 26, 2007 3:05 PM > > *Subject:* Re: [Chevelle-list] 700r4 TV Cable Adjustment > > > > > > Thank You Dale, that should work most excellently! And Mike thanx > > for the information. This is for a TPI system, not carb. But I know that > > the procedure is the same, just different bracket. That info looks very > > familiar, I forgot about it. I used that procedure when I first > > installed the 700 with a carburetor .Messy but I know it works. > > > > On 9/26/07, Mike Holleman <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: > > > > > > Rick, The best way to set the TV cable requires the pan off the > > > trans. You disconnect the TV cable at the carb, make sure the throttle is > > > giving you WOT. Then connect the cable and get a friend to mash the pedal > > > to > > > WOT. The plunger that is activated by the TV cable needs to be fully > > > pushed > > > into the valve body, basically flushed. If it is not adjust the cable > > > tension until it is. If you are using BTO's brackets on the carb end and > > > a > > > Lokar cable, this is the basic adjustment. If you are just changing out a > > > cable you need not worry about any pressure settings. > > > Mike Holleman > > > > > > - Original Message - > > > *From:* Rick Schaefer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > *To:* The Chevelle Mailing List > > > *Sent:* Wednesday, September 26, 2007 10:41 AM > > > *Subject:* Re: [Chevelle-list] 700r4 TV Cable Adjustment > > > > > > > > >Thanx Brad, but that particular post & most everything else I've > > > googled refer to a stock cable. There is no tab to push down with the > > > LOKAR > > > cable. Its a braided cable, adjusted by movement of lock nuts at the > > > mount > > > bracket. > > > > > > The TV Made EZ page & its links give the procedure with a braided > > > cable, but not the specific pressures to look for. Bowtie OD wants you > > > to > > > record the pressues, email them, and then they tell you what adjustments > > > to > > > make (as far as I could find). > > > > > >Late last nite I found a Swedish (I think) web site thgat gave the > > > pressures in KpA (??) and if I can find some type of conversion chart it > > > may > > > help. Any more info will sure be appreciated. I've had great luck & > > > reliability with this tra
Re: [Chevelle-list] Garage Lift O/T
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Re: [Chevelle-list] Garage Lift O/T
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Re: [Chevelle-list] 700R4 shifting
Dave, www.kugelkomponents.com makes a nice conversion kit that makes your column shifter work well with the 700R4. Mike - Original Message - From: Dave Benjamin To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 10:09 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] 700R4 shifting I just picked up a 700R4 to replace my 350 Turbo in my 1968 Beaumont. Currently RPM too high on highways. Is there any way to get a 2spd column to shift all the gears. It can just do the 3spd now, but 1st is hard to get. Thank you for all input. Also found the shifter cable thread handy. Taking time to beat on the classics. http://youtube.com/watch?v=SNdBR56AIO4 Thanks Again Dave Ingersoll,Ontario My Web Site: http://members.tripod.com/benj30/ -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.13.32/1033 - Release Date: 9/27/2007 11:06 AM
Re: [Chevelle-list] 700R4 shifting
I've got a powerglide column in one of my 65's & it will shift through all 4 gears too. Dean Vandergriff --Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Bradley Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 2:54 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Cc: Dave Benjamin Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 700R4 shifting Dave i've got a 2 speed column in my 67, it was shifting all the way thru the gears on my TH350, i had a local tranny shop build and install a 700R4 and i'm still shifting thru all the gears on my column, you may want to switch to a lokar column shift linkage. Bill Bradley 67 Chevelle Malibu http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/chevellerestoration/ 71 Triumph Spitfire 82 Chevy C-10 Dave Benjamin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I just picked up a 700R4 to replace my 350 Turbo in my 1968 Beaumont. Currently RPM too high on highways. Is there any way to get a 2spd column to shift all the gears. It can just do the 3spd now, but 1st is hard to get. > > Thank you for all input. Also found the shifter cable thread handy. > > Taking time to beat on the classics. > http://youtube.com/watch?v=SNdBR56AIO4 > > Thanks Again > Dave > Ingersoll,Ontario > My Web Site: http://members.tripod.com/benj30/
Re: [Chevelle-list] 700R4 shifting
Dave i've got a 2 speed column in my 67, it was shifting all the way thru the gears on my TH350, i had a local tranny shop build and install a 700R4 and i'm still shifting thru all the gears on my column, you may want to switch to a lokar column shift linkage. Bill Bradley 67 Chevelle Malibu http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/chevellerestoration/ 71 Triumph Spitfire 82 Chevy C-10 Dave Benjamin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I just picked up a 700R4 to replace my 350 Turbo in my 1968 Beaumont. > Currently RPM too high on highways. Is there any way to get a 2spd column to > shift all the gears. It can just do the 3spd now, but 1st is hard to get. > > Thank you for all input. Also found the shifter cable thread handy. > > Taking time to beat on the classics. > http://youtube.com/watch?v=SNdBR56AIO4 > > Thanks Again > Dave > Ingersoll,Ontario > My Web Site: http://members.tripod.com/benj30/
Re: [Chevelle-list] 700r4 TV Cable Adjustment
Rick, Well I need to flush my 700R4 anyways, so I'll adjust it then. When the TV cable wasnt adjusted, it shifted really slow between gears...and it would shift from 1st, to second, then instantly into 3rd. Once I got that TV Cable adjusted up, it really made a world of difference. Before I thought the converter was going out or something. How I adjusted was basically had my Dad hold it WOT, then pulled the TV cable till it was almost pulled out the entire way, then tighten up the allen screw. It seems to be working perfect right now. I'll still check it when I have the pan down. Thanks for the help, -Tim -Original Message- From: Rick Schaefer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wed, 26 Sep 2007 8:02 pm Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 700r4 TV Cable Adjustment ? Mike, I understood what you were saying about WOT.?? Several web pages that I looked at just said to ensure that at WOT, the cable can not pull out further.?? I assume ( we'll see where that gets me) that if the cable is fully extended then the plunger must be at full travel.? Would that be correct I just hate to drop the tranny pan. On the other hand I'd hate it more to burn up the tranny. ? ?? bad66 -? The TV cable adjustment is critical.?? If its not correct you can burn up the tranny within just a few miles. Or so I've read on many web pages.? I was looking for info on adjusting it by the pressure readings, but Mike reminded me of the remove the pan & visually check the plunger method.?? ? ??? I am concerned right now because I had the TPI system apart and want to get the TV cable adjustment right.??? If you have been driving yours a while & everything works correctly?I'd say that you are close enough.?? Do a google search (there is a LOT on the web) ?or read the links that Mike provided earlier for better info than I can provide. ? On 9/26/07, Mike Holleman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Rick, The procedure is the same for the TPI system. I didn't catch that in your post. What is important is that you are getting WOT and that the plunger get's fully stroked. Mike - Original Message - From: Rick Schaefer To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 3:05 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 700r4 TV Cable Adjustment ? ? Thank You Dale, that should work most excellently! And? Mike thanx for the information.?? This is for a TPI system, not carb.?? But I know that the procedure is the same, just different bracket.? That info looks? very familiar, I?forgot about?it.? ??? I?used that procedure when I first installed the 700 with a carburetor?.??? Messy but I know?it works. On 9/26/07, Mike Holleman <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: Rick, The best way to set the TV cable requires the pan off the trans. You disconnect the TV cable at the carb, make sure the throttle is giving you WOT. Then connect the cable and get a friend to mash the pedal to WOT. The plunger that is activated by the TV cable needs to be fully pushed into the valve body, basically flushed. If it is not adjust the cable tension until it is.? If you are using BTO's brackets on the carb end and a Lokar cable, this is the basic adjustment. If you are just changing out a cable you need not worry about any pressure settings. Mike Holleman - Original Message - From: Rick Schaefer To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 10:41 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 700r4 TV Cable Adjustment ? ? Thanx Brad, but that particular post & most everything else I've googled refer to a stock cable.? There is no tab to push down with the LOKAR cable.? Its a braided cable, adjusted by movement of lock nuts at the mount bracket.?? ? ? The TV Made EZ page & its links give the procedure with a braided cable, but not the specific pressures to look for.?? Bowtie OD wants you to record the pressues, email them, and then they tell you what adjustments to make (as far as I could find). ? ?? Late last nite I found a Swedish (I think) web site thgat gave the pressures in KpA (??) and if I can find some type of conversion chart it may help.? Any more info will sure be appreciated.? I've had great luck & reliability with this tranny for 10 years & don't want to burn it up now. ? On 9/26/07, Brad Waller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Rick Schaefer wrote: ?? Does anyone have instructions/advice for adjusting the TV cable on my 700??? I am using a LOKAR TV Cable & Bracket on a TPI motor, not the stock zip & click stock cable.??? When I installed it several years ago, I adjusted it using a gauge and had to read specific pressure ranges for each gear.? I can't find the info used back then.? Thanx -- Rick Schaefer 72 TPI El Camino One reference (from Corvette Forum): The TV cable adjustment is made on the side of the carb. It is something that can be done in a few minutes. If your pivot point is correct all you do is push in the m
[Chevelle-list] 700R4 shifting
I just picked up a 700R4 to replace my 350 Turbo in my 1968 Beaumont. Currently RPM too high on highways. Is there any way to get a 2spd column to shift all the gears. It can just do the 3spd now, but 1st is hard to get. Thank you for all input. Also found the shifter cable thread handy. Taking time to beat on the classics. http://youtube.com/watch?v=SNdBR56AIO4 Thanks Again Dave Ingersoll,Ontario My Web Site: http://members.tripod.com/benj30/
Re: [Chevelle-list] 700r4 TV Cable Adjustment
Rick, I hope I'm understanding correctly that you haven't changed the linkage, just replaced the cable on a system that was working right before? You adjust the throttle cable first with the TV unhooked. Then adjust the TV to fully stroke the plunger. The plunger cannot be over stroked due too the design of the lever that works it. The lever will bottom out against the valve body. But I don't know any other way to be sure the plunger is fully stroked without watching it. Mike - Original Message - From: Rick Schaefer To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 11:02 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 700r4 TV Cable Adjustment Mike, I understood what you were saying about WOT. Several web pages that I looked at just said to ensure that at WOT, the cable can not pull out further. I assume ( we'll see where that gets me) that if the cable is fully extended then the plunger must be at full travel. Would that be correct?I just hate to drop the tranny pan. On the other hand I'd hate it more to burn up the tranny. bad66 - The TV cable adjustment is critical. If its not correct you can burn up the tranny within just a few miles. Or so I've read on many web pages. I was looking for info on adjusting it by the pressure readings, but Mike reminded me of the remove the pan & visually check the plunger method. I am concerned right now because I had the TPI system apart and want to get the TV cable adjustment right.If you have been driving yours a while & everything works correctly I'd say that you are close enough. Do a google search (there is a LOT on the web) or read the links that Mike provided earlier for better info than I can provide. On 9/26/07, Mike Holleman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Rick, The procedure is the same for the TPI system. I didn't catch that in your post. What is important is that you are getting WOT and that the plunger get's fully stroked. Mike - Original Message - From: Rick Schaefer To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 3:05 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 700r4 TV Cable Adjustment Thank You Dale, that should work most excellently! And Mike thanx for the information. This is for a TPI system, not carb. But I know that the procedure is the same, just different bracket. That info looks very familiar, I forgot about it. I used that procedure when I first installed the 700 with a carburetor .Messy but I know it works. On 9/26/07, Mike Holleman <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: Rick, The best way to set the TV cable requires the pan off the trans. You disconnect the TV cable at the carb, make sure the throttle is giving you WOT. Then connect the cable and get a friend to mash the pedal to WOT. The plunger that is activated by the TV cable needs to be fully pushed into the valve body, basically flushed. If it is not adjust the cable tension until it is. If you are using BTO's brackets on the carb end and a Lokar cable, this is the basic adjustment. If you are just changing out a cable you need not worry about any pressure settings. Mike Holleman - Original Message - From: Rick Schaefer To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 10:41 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 700r4 TV Cable Adjustment Thanx Brad, but that particular post & most everything else I've googled refer to a stock cable. There is no tab to push down with the LOKAR cable. Its a braided cable, adjusted by movement of lock nuts at the mount bracket. The TV Made EZ page & its links give the procedure with a braided cable, but not the specific pressures to look for. Bowtie OD wants you to record the pressues, email them, and then they tell you what adjustments to make (as far as I could find). Late last nite I found a Swedish (I think) web site thgat gave the pressures in KpA (??) and if I can find some type of conversion chart it may help. Any more info will sure be appreciated. I've had great luck & reliability with this tranny for 10 years & don't want to burn it up now. On 9/26/07, Brad Waller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Rick Schaefer wrote: Does anyone have instructions/advice for adjusting the TV cable on my 700? I am using a LOKAR TV Cable & Bracket on a TPI motor, not the stock zip & click stock cable.When I installed it several years ago, I adjusted it using a gauge and had to read specific pressure ranges for each gear. I can't find the info used back then. Thanx -- Rick Schaefer 72 TPI El Camino One reference (from Corvette Forum): The TV cable adjustment is made on the side of
Re: [Chevelle-list] Garage Lift O/T
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