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Old Oct 19, 2011 | 04:18 PM
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Car: 87 Camaro
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700R4 shift point problem

I have an 87 Camaro with a 305 and a recently rebuilt 700R4. It's been in the car for about 5 months or so now and before today it would hit OD between 40-45 but today it wouldn't shift any sooner than 50. I figured it was due to the extreme temperature drop (84 2 days ago, 45 today) but the car warmed up and it still wouldn't shift any sooner. I drive almost 60 miles a day so it should be nice and warm. Do you guys think it might be my tv cable? I'll check the fluid tomorrow because it's raining now. It has B&M trickshift fluid in it, and it's almost clear so it's hard to judge the level..
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 08:25 PM
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Re: 700R4 shift point problem

add red dye? :P
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 08:29 PM
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Re: 700R4 shift point problem

try taking it to a mechanic, they should charge you for a diagnosis, or add a shift kit, or something like that.
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Old Nov 25, 2011 | 06:36 PM
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Car: 1985 Camaro Z28
Engine: 305 mild build up
Transmission: 700r4
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Re: 700R4 shift point problem

Double check the TV cable it could need to be readjusted.
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Old Nov 25, 2011 | 08:14 PM
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Car: 1989-92 FORMULA350 305 92 Hawkclone
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Re: 700R4 shift point problem

Im not sure if your supposed to use trick shift in the 700r4.
For some reason I remember reading that some place. They could have changed it at some point?
I would double check that.
It does sound like your TV cable moved a click. Did you go WOT lately??
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Old Nov 25, 2011 | 09:59 PM
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Re: 700R4 shift point problem

It had moved, I readjusted it and it's fine now. It shifts into OD at 42 now. Thanks guys!
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