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Old Feb 4, 2005 | 03:07 AM
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After a longish cruise last weekend I began to wonder if my 89 700r was on the blink:shifting too soon, lazy gear changes, etc.
Finally got it adjusted correctly-Man, what a difference! Very firm shifts (even O.D!), holds the gears longer, 4th comes in at EXACTLY 50 every time. Even when on it in 3rd, let up on the throttle just a touch, bam! there's O.D. Most of you already know this, but for the uninformed....
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how do you adjust the shift points?
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Old Feb 4, 2005 | 09:05 AM
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Actual shift points, I didn't. Merely adjusted the cable, the trans did the rest. I was pleasantly suprised.
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Old Feb 4, 2005 | 09:52 AM
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I picked up a new cable at the dealership a couple of weeks ago. Now if I can find the time to get it installed!
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Old Feb 4, 2005 | 11:23 AM
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I am proud to say that my T.V. cable was adjusted personally by "The Man" Gordon Killebrew! (and for free too!)
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Old Feb 4, 2005 | 11:36 AM
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Yep, it never hurts to set/reset it every now and then, especially after having any work done on the car.
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Old Feb 4, 2005 | 12:22 PM
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my tranny hits real hard shifting into second, guy I bought the car from said it had a shift kit. Alll other shifting is fine, but can the tv cable effect just 2nd?
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Originally Posted by corvetteronw
I am proud to say that my T.V. cable was adjusted personally by "The Man" Gordon Killebrew! (and for free too!)
Where do you think I learned how???
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Don't think so, it affects overall shifting/downshifting. Depending on the shift kit brand/application or who installed it, it may have only been designed to firm up the 1-2 shift.
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