I'm wrapping up a TBI to TPI conversion and replaced the TVcable as is the norm but have a question that needs answering. I installed the new cable and when I went to adjust it nothing happened. I pressed the "D" and slid the black slider back as far as it would go. I then released the D and rotated the throttle to WOT and no ratcheting took place. The cable itself came out but not the slider. I also have what I think is an unusual amount of slack in the cable. I have confirmed that the cable is connected to the throttle valve in the trans as it retracts after I pull on the cable and then release it. Is this normal for a TPI TV cable? Is there some way I can adjust the slack out or is some amount of slack needed and if so how much? After the crap I went through just getting the correct accelerator cable I'd hate to go through it again for the TV cable. Any suggestions?

 

Is the TV cable at max extension when the throttle is at WOT? - that's all that matters. If not, you've got a problem......