Detent cable length
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Car: 87 trans am
Engine: 5.7
Transmission: t-5
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt posi 3:27
Detent cable length
Info. 1985 trans am 5.0. Tpi. How long should the detent cable be? My car isn't shifting until it gets up to 3500 rpm. I recently replaced the detent cable with one that is 41.7 inches in length part atp y-228
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From: Central Michigan
Engine: SBC Dart 400 Holley 750 Carb
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 28 spline 323 gears
Re: Detent cable length
I don't think the overall length is as important as it being adjusted correctly. Did you adjust it as the manual says?
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From: Windsor, On
Car: 1984 Trans AM
Engine: 305
Transmission: 700-4r
Axle/Gears: 3.23
Re: Detent cable length
If u are not shifting until 3500 rpm U must have a hard shift into next gear. The weigths of the trans governor may need updating or perhaps a spring has broken.
I did not use the manual to adjust the cable. A fellow on this site gave an excellent method for adjusting it.
I did not use the manual to adjust the cable. A fellow on this site gave an excellent method for adjusting it.
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