700R4

[Thomas Wright]

George M. Dailey wrote:
> 
> Hi Pete, please send me a copy of the software and diagram.
> BTW, I put the 700R4 in the '58 last weekend. A definite improvement, but
> not quite what I had dreamed about. That is one massive tranny. Much fatter
> than the HT-350, and just as long. It seems that the TCC locks up
> immediately after the 4th gear is made. I kinda expected that 5th gear type
> shift that I've felt on the tbi trucks. 1st - 2nd shift is a muther! Any
> hints on adjusting the TV cable? I opened the throttle wide open and pulled
> the TV cable tight (to its stop). It seems that if this is mis- adjusted,
> the tranny will slip on the shifts.
> 
> thanks
> GMD

I put a 700R4 in my car (a Jag) and if the tv cable is too loose, the
1st-2nd shift is real high and harsh.  At first, I adjusted it the same
way you did, and it was too loose.  It did not shift correctly until I
had adjusted it to the point where I couldn't open the throttle more
than 75%.  Apparently you need a special shift lever on your carb or
throttle-body.  There is a very narrow range where the trans. will shift
correctly, but is better to tight than to loose.  Also if you drive
around with the tv cable misadjusted, you will damage the seperator
plate in the trans., so be carefull!