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07-27-2005 12:30 PM #14
Alright Guys---too many opinions. I just came back from the transmission shop. I explained what I wanted to do to 2 young guys about 30, and they both came out to the car and started to mess with the kickdown cable. They frigged with it for a while, then an older guy (not quite geezer status) came out and told them to "leave that damn thing alone". You mess with the TV cable on a 700 or 700R to adjust the shift points. On an old turbo 350 like mine (1985), all that cable does is kick your transmission from high gear back into second gear when you floor the pedal at speed to pass someone. It has almost no effect on the shift between low and second gear.----If you have an adjustable modulator valve, then you can turn the adjustment screw in about 1 or 2 turns maximun to move your shift points up but it will make for a "harder" shift too, with less cushion. If ya really want to change the shift points on a 350, then you have to open up the case and change the governor weights.----Old guy hot rodder
I saw last night on fb about John. The world sure lost a great one. I'm going to miss his humor, advice, and perspective from another portion of the world. Rest in Peace Johnboy.
John Norton aka johnboy