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Old 09-02-2015, 02:57 PM
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305 TPI/700R4 TV Cable Issues

I recently installed a new TV cable as my old one was very very loose, was having very bad non-shift issues into 3/4.

The new one I installed was 43" or 44" I believe, but it was too short. I thought it was the correct part #. Could I possibly have routed this wrong?

I got it to the bracket on the throttle body, but the cable end just doesn't reach. I do not know what to do, and need to fix this so that I can sell it.

ANY help is appreciated. Thanks guys!
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Re: 305 TPI/700R4 TV Cable Issues

Is the cable not adjustable?
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Re: 305 TPI/700R4 TV Cable Issues

It is adjustable, but it is still a few inches short. This whole transmission issue is just irking me at this point. I'm about to just sell the damn car.
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Re: 305 TPI/700R4 TV Cable Issues

Originally Posted by TheTraut88
I recently installed a new TV cable as my old one was very very loose, was having very bad non-shift issues into 3/4.

The new one I installed was 43" or 44" I believe, but it was too short. I thought it was the correct part #. Could I possibly have routed this wrong?

I got it to the bracket on the throttle body, but the cable end just doesn't reach. I do not know what to do, and need to fix this so that I can sell it.

ANY help is appreciated. Thanks guys!
When I put my trans in I also got a TV cable that was too short from autozone, I returned that one and went to car quest and got the right sized one. Weird problem, my best guess is autozone gave me one for a tbi or carb
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Re: 305 TPI/700R4 TV Cable Issues

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When I put my trans in I also got a TV cable that was too short from autozone, I returned that one and went to car quest and got the right sized one. Weird problem, my best guess is autozone gave me one for a tbi or carb
That's a good point. OP What does your car have? TPI or TBI? Have you pulled the cable all the way out and it won't reach?
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Re: 305 TPI/700R4 TV Cable Issues

They come in different lengths. You need a longer cable.

Set it properly or you will burn the trans.
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Re: 305 TPI/700R4 TV Cable Issues

Originally Posted by TheTraut88
Could I possibly have routed this wrong?
How do you have it routed?

Edit: Remember that the detent cable goes under the runners, not over, It does not follow the same route as the throttle and cruise control cables...


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