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79gmcc15 · 03-19-2005, 02:59 AM

I know this has been asked a 100 times. how do you set the tv cable on a 350? I went here (http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/drivetrain/detent.htm ) but didn't know where the "screw" was? to my memory I've never heard the trans go down to 2nd when passing someone. but then again I don't think I've ever gone wot so thats probably my problem. is it supposed to go down to 2nd when going up a steep hill? I believe I have (according to the sticker in the glove box) 3.73 rear with stock wheels *or the equivalent for today*. and I am hopeing to atleast top off the diff sometime soon and want to know what kind of oil and how much? thank you for your help. matt

pedrofixlater · 03-19-2005, 11:44 AM

mat you need to adjust the cable which is only a kick down cable on a 350. with the cable hooked up engine off go to max throttle your tranny cable should max out the same time as your max throttle. adjust accordingly. Your rear end should have 80-90 gear oil in it. If you also have a posi unit you may also need to add limited slip oil to the rear end gear oil.

Lynx · 03-19-2005, 05:37 PM

If you have never felt your tranny kick down you definatly have problems. Either that or you drive like a granny

03-19-2005, 02:59 AM	#1
79gmcc15 Gettin It One Pice At A Time Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: everett, washington Posts: 2,688	for the 100th time I know this has been asked a 100 times. how do you set the tv cable on a 350? I went here (http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/drivetrain/detent.htm ) but didn't know where the "screw" was? to my memory I've never heard the trans go down to 2nd when passing someone. but then again I don't think I've ever gone wot so thats probably my problem. is it supposed to go down to 2nd when going up a steep hill? I believe I have (according to the sticker in the glove box) 3.73 rear with stock wheels or the equivalent for today. and I am hopeing to atleast top off the diff sometime soon and want to know what kind of oil and how much? thank you for your help. matt __________________ RIP ELJAY Work In Progress 1979 GMC C1500 Trailering Special. Getting the truck done, one piece at a time. “You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jellybeans.”Ronald Reagan “I don’t know the key to success but I know the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” Bill Cosby

03-19-2005, 11:44 AM	#2
pedrofixlater 75 STEPSIDE Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Suffolk, VA Posts: 92	mat you need to adjust the cable which is only a kick down cable on a 350. with the cable hooked up engine off go to max throttle your tranny cable should max out the same time as your max throttle. adjust accordingly. Your rear end should have 80-90 gear oil in it. If you also have a posi unit you may also need to add limited slip oil to the rear end gear oil. __________________ Pete 75 Chevy Stepside 70 Buick Skylark/GS

03-19-2005, 05:37 PM	#3
Lynx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	If you have never felt your tranny kick down you definatly have problems. Either that or you drive like a granny __________________ Ben 1983 Silverado SWB 305 2002 Silverado Extended Cab 5.3 http://members.shaw.ca/bkennett



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