700R4

[Bruce Bowling]

> 
> 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!
> 
I also have the same setup, and have also had the same results. I 
ended up moving the point on the carb where the TV cable attached
(closer to the pivot) and everything is fine 70K miles later.

I love the 700-R4! I am putting one in my 54 Ford SBChevy-powered
truck (Along with the EFI332).

- Bruce


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                 Bruce A. Bowling
                 Staff Scientist
   Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
    12000 Jefferson Ave - Newport News, VA 23602
                 (804) 249-7240
bowling at cebaf.gov  http://devserve.cebaf.gov/~bowling
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