700r4 problems - Lateral-g Forums

markss28 · #1 09-15-2006, 10:42 PM

I have a 700 r4 in my 73 camaro. I cant seem to get the tranny to stay in gear long enough. When I floor it it will rev to about 3800 RPM and then shift to the next gear. When Im passing it wont kick down. I am going to replace the kickdown cable as I fear it is not working. I was told that the braket that holds the cable has to be really strong and as straight as possiblbe.

Does any one know of a company where I can buy both peices?

ProTouring442 · #2 09-16-2006, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by markss28

I have a 700 r4 in my 73 camaro. I cant seem to get the tranny to stay in gear long enough. When I floor it it will rev to about 3800 RPM and then shift to the next gear. When Im passing it wont kick down. I am going to replace the kickdown cable as I fear it is not working. I was told that the braket that holds the cable has to be really strong and as straight as possiblbe.

Does any one know of a company where I can buy both peices?

The 700R4 doesn't have a "kick-down" cable, the cable you see controls several functions inside the tranny, not just kick-down. This cable needs to be adjusted properly or it can damage the tranny due to improper pressures inside the tranny. The cable also does not have a linear pull, but is pulled at a specific ratio (varies through the pull I think). We got our brackets through Summit, TCI was the brand if I remember correctly.

What sort of induction are you using?

Shiny Side Up!
Bill
'72 442 "Inamorata"

Steve68 · #3 09-16-2006, 06:09 AM

Its called a TV cable "Throttle Valve" cables available from GM, brackets aftermarket,

ProTouring442 · #4 09-16-2006, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve68

Its called a TV cable "Throttle Valve" cables available from GM, brackets aftermarket,

Hey yeah! That's it!

I couldn't remember the name this morning. Maybe I shouldn't respond to posts until after I drink my coffee!

Shiny Side Up!
Bill
'72 442 "Inamorata"

907rs · #5 09-16-2006, 11:18 AM

As was said earlier, it's imperative that the TV cable be adjusted properly.

Here's a link that I've found to be very useful:
http://www.tvmadeez.com/article/index.php

Steve68 · #6 09-18-2006, 05:55 AM

Don't worry Bill(442) we all help, when were short of ... braincells!!!

and like the other Bill said, ADJ is important!!!!!

markss28 · #7 09-19-2006, 01:55 PM

Great thanks for the help. I am ordering a new TV cable and Braket from Lokar today. I hope this fixes the problem.

leos67bird · #8 09-19-2006, 11:21 PM

I have delt with this before, and in my research found that Bow Tie Overdrive has a kit to correct the problem. Call Bow Tie Overdrive @ 760-947-5240 or go to www.bowtieoverdrives.com.

Hope that helps!

JUSTANOVA · #9 09-22-2006, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by leos67bird

I have delt with this before, and in my research found that Bow Tie Overdrive has a kit to correct the problem. Call Bow Tie Overdrive @ 760-947-5240 or go to www.bowtieoverdrives.com.

Hope that helps!

I second bowtie overdrives, got the whole setup(from the cable, brackets all the way to the plunger and spring in the valvebody) from them for my dads car, good stuff.