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    700r4 tv cable adjustment

    I have found that the best method for TV cable adjustment is to drop the trans pan and observe the lash between the plunger and the actuator arm. At idle, there should be as close to zero lash as possible. At WOT, the plunger should be almost fully "In". absolutely critical. If there is lash...
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    Hello and help please

    Welcome from St. Louis
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    700R4 Transmission Questions/Issues

    I have just gone thru this with my '86 GMC build. There are a LOT of 'opinions' regarding how to adjust the TV cable. Here is what I learned as the surest method . 1. Remove the transmission pan. 2. Cuss and bitch about the trans fluid mess you just made. Resolve to get a pan with a drain...
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    1987 Chevy V10 steering wander

    You mentioned that the steering box is new. Si the lash set properly? I set one up too tight once and the car was impossible to drive. Too loose was just as bad. I never came up with a spec - just tiny adjustments till it was right. Emphasis on 'tiny".
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    5.7 Vortec and TBI

    Ugh - TBI... Derek Bieri calls those Turbo Broccoli Injection - Personally, I've never had good luck with that setup. Why not a new Holley Sniper setup. Fairly simple install and amazing results. And I emphatically can tell you that you don't want dual plane with an injection setup. (I...
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    Help me Tom Cruise.. Fuel or Spark Issue??

    Fuel... Compression ... spark. Put a spark tester in line on a readily accessible spark plug. Cranking the engine should light up the tester in time the cylinder you are using. If no spark, check to see that you have 12v switched to the HEI distributor. That distributor has two plugs, one...
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    Accel HEI Super Coil (140003) Magic or Trash

    Well, I have the Accel unit. It is cheaply made, and I was having all manner of issues. I pulled it and replaced it with a GM OE unit. Nothing beats the OEM in my experience. Bought it from GM parts direct online.
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    Wiring Harness? Choosing one?

    American autowire. Forgot that part.
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    Wiring Harness? Choosing one?

    I bought a different kit first and it was useless in a lot of ways. I ended up with the following for my 86 GMC. The crimpers were key. This kit was straightforward. Order summary Classic Update Kit - 1983-87 Chevy & GMC Truck × 1 $1,069.00 Double and Single Crimper...
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    New paint gun

    The clear work on that F body is beautiful. I use an Autozone special for primer. Think it was $40. It's a suction type. So fairly high pressure. For base coats I use a Binks that I just love. HVLP gravity. For clear I use the Develbis DV1. I have a strap on light and man, did that...
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    old guy newbie

    Welcome from St Louis, Robert. As you can see from my photo, I'm a fellow old guy. I have purchased almost everything from LMC for my 86 GMC C15 long bed. Astounding how good they are at sourcing and delivering the parts. Also, very good customer service.
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    700r4 TV cable cause acceleration/run away with 6.2?

    As someone else said, the TV cable cannot cause the throttle to open. It would be impossible. It seems odd that the gas pedal would 'suck down'. Is he certain about that? This is a 6.2 diesel? I'm not familiar with the fuel injection setup on those old engines, but that's where I would...
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    Changing gear ratios: opinions/suggestions wanted!!

    Well, to complicate things - you could swap in a Tremec 6 speed. Just sayin. The 700R4 was the transition from the TH days. It has an overdrive. A good builder can beef up a few parts that made it fragile. Note: It has a TV cable. Super important to get that set right. The successor was...
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    2 piece driveshaft needed

    Well.. the young guy I hired to help out in the shop somehow tossed my driveshaft in the dumpster. My truck is an 1985 1/2 tom GMC 2 wheel drive. Long bed. 700R4 transmission. Anyone have one or a lead on best place to order?
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    HELP! My truck won’t start!

    If you are 180 off, the thing won't run. If it is running well, then just leave it. if not... No1 and No6 are at the top of the compression stroke when 1 is at TDC. Just fyi. the firing order is 1 8 4 3 6 5 7 2. NO1 is left bank - first hole. left = driver side. 1 3 5 7 on that side. The...
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