Where is the governor cover on a 700-R4???
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Where is the governor cover on a 700-R4???
OK, I have a 1994 Formula and it had a 4L60E in it, but i kept getting the "OBD1 glitch" where you can't have a stall higher then 3200 or it won't shift out of first. So, to fix this, I got a built 700-R4 out of a 86' (late 86 with the upgraded pump and other revisions) IROC Z. Now, it shifts very low, like 4800 RPM, so I got a B&M governor recalibration kit to solve this problem, but I have a problem, I can't find the governor cover to even get to the governor, there are two things on it that i think might be it, one is a large balck circle but i tried to get that off to no avail, the other is a smaller circle with a electrical plug in it and one bolt with a clip holding it on, i think that might be it, but i thought it was the larger circle cap because that is the size of the gasket it comes with? So does anyone know where it is? Thanks!!!
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Re: Where is the governor cover on a 700-R4???
Originally posted by 94Formula
OK, I have a 1994 Formula and it had a 4L60E in it, but i kept getting the "OBD1 glitch" where you can't have a stall higher then 3200 or it won't shift out of first. So, to fix this, I got a built 700-R4 out of a 86' (late 86 with the upgraded pump and other revisions) IROC Z. Now, it shifts very low, like 4800 RPM, so I got a B&M governor recalibration kit to solve this problem, but I have a problem, I can't find the governor cover to even get to the governor, there are two things on it that i think might be it, one is a large balck circle but i tried to get that off to no avail, the other is a smaller circle with a electrical plug in it and one bolt with a clip holding it on, i think that might be it, but i thought it was the larger circle cap because that is the size of the gasket it comes with? So does anyone know where it is? Thanks!!!
OK, I have a 1994 Formula and it had a 4L60E in it, but i kept getting the "OBD1 glitch" where you can't have a stall higher then 3200 or it won't shift out of first. So, to fix this, I got a built 700-R4 out of a 86' (late 86 with the upgraded pump and other revisions) IROC Z. Now, it shifts very low, like 4800 RPM, so I got a B&M governor recalibration kit to solve this problem, but I have a problem, I can't find the governor cover to even get to the governor, there are two things on it that i think might be it, one is a large balck circle but i tried to get that off to no avail, the other is a smaller circle with a electrical plug in it and one bolt with a clip holding it on, i think that might be it, but i thought it was the larger circle cap because that is the size of the gasket it comes with? So does anyone know where it is? Thanks!!!
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Ok, that is what i thought it was, but i can't get it off for the life of me, how do i get the cover off??? it says in the directions that there is a clip that holds it in, but i see no clip and i tried to pry with a screwdriver, that sure didn't work. There must be an easier way!!!
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Originally posted by 94Formula
Ok, that is what i thought it was, but i can't get it off for the life of me, how do i get the cover off??? it says in the directions that there is a clip that holds it in, but i see no clip and i tried to pry with a screwdriver, that sure didn't work. There must be an easier way!!!
Ok, that is what i thought it was, but i can't get it off for the life of me, how do i get the cover off??? it says in the directions that there is a clip that holds it in, but i see no clip and i tried to pry with a screwdriver, that sure didn't work. There must be an easier way!!!
The manual states that a sealant needs to be applied prior to reseating the cover. HiTack looks like it should work.
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Originally posted by 94Formula
I can't get it off at all no matter what i do, its like its stuck permenantly, i am about to try a frickin' crow bar.
I can't get it off at all no matter what i do, its like its stuck permenantly, i am about to try a frickin' crow bar.
Oh wait, wrong manual.
Other manual says:
- Tap around the governor cover flange with a punch to remove.
- Do not damage the governor cover (they really say that!).
When installing they recommend Loctite Cup Plug Sealant II or equivalent be applied to cover flange before installing.
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OK, thats why it says get a punch in the tools needed list, i did not even know what that was, but i'm gonna go to sears right now and get one, you have been a greater help to me then everything i've found on all the internet on 700R4s, thanks man!!! I REALLY appreciate it!!!
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