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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 08:21 AM
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we did a heads cam exhaust rear and converter swap and got it all back together and the trans cable is seeming like its in a bind or something as its hard to shift and will not go all the way down into 1st gear. i need some help asap so i can get this fixed and get back home. anyone know what the problem is or the fix???
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 09:33 AM
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The C5 cables are very sensitive to bends -- the ends need to be as straight as possible. If they are, check your P/N switch -- if you had it off -- and make sure it was installed correctly on to the trans.
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 10:02 PM
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problem solved!!!!
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 11:52 AM
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Glad you got it working.

What did you find that resolved the problem?




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Originally Posted by gitusum
problem solved!!!!
So you found your missing wrench.
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by 4DRUSH
So you found your missing wrench.
hahahahahaha it was just the pesky i needed to adjust the cable kinda thing
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