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2-3 shift too fast

Old Oct 13, 2010 | 07:32 PM
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2-3 shift too fast

Hi Guys,

I did a search but couldn't find any answers. When my 700r4 shifts into 2nd gear, it then shifts too quickly into 3rd gear (maybe a few hundred RPM or so). The tranny is used and I know it has a corvette servo and is suppose to have a shift-kit also (don't know what brand).

Can anyone tell me how I can fix the 2-3 shift so it doesn't shift so quickly into 3rd gear?
Is this a problem with the valve body or maybe the governor?

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 06:48 AM
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Re: 2-3 shift too fast

bump for ya, i'm curious what it might be as well. i have a truck that does that.
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Old Oct 23, 2010 | 10:46 PM
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Re: 2-3 shift too fast

89fbrestor,

I believe I've fixed this problem... I ordered a B&M Transmission Calibration kit (~$46 shipped) which includes various weights and springs for the governor. I then pulled the governor and changed 1 weight & 1 spring (went lighter on both) and the transmission seems a lot better now! It's not perfect yet but its much better.

Hope this helps! Best of luck.
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Old Oct 25, 2010 | 01:47 AM
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Re: 2-3 shift too fast

Before you make any changes, you want to make sure that the TV cable is tight at WOT, then go from there, when trying to chase down a problem.
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