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hrc200x · 07-27-2003, 12:23 PM

My cousin put a shift kit in a 700R4. From first to second it shifts very frim and lurches forward. but from 2nd to 3rd it sort of hits a neutral or slipps inbetween the shift (motor revs up), then goes into 3rd. Being a passenger in the truck I can't even feel it shift into OD. I wasn't there when he put it in, but he's positive he did everything 100% correct. Anyone else had this problem or know a solution?

C&C Chevy · 07-27-2003, 12:43 PM

What kit did he use? Name, stage, etc..

MylilBowTie · 07-28-2003, 02:01 AM

Please say its notta B&M shiftkit !!!

Nvbowtie · 07-28-2003, 06:21 AM

My blazer 700R4 did the same thing,

I found out later from the tranny shop, that the mechanic that bought it from them, installed it wrong and was out of adjustment.

I only drove it a few weeks, but in that short time I had burned up some things in the tranny and it had to be replaced.

This time I had the tranny shop do it and they were mad at the other mechanic so they didn't charge me they charged him for his mistake.

cochino12 · 07-28-2003, 12:13 PM

Mine does this too without shift kit. Funny thing is it seems to do it more while turning?

apstguy · 07-28-2003, 01:59 PM

What is wrong with a B&M?

hrc200x · 07-28-2003, 05:48 PM

I think it was a B&M. Not sure of the stage. NVbowtie what was installed wrong in yours?

MylilBowTie · 07-28-2003, 05:57 PM

I have heard way way too many bad experiences with them. As far as shift kits. Oh yeah and they like to eat parts and brake things internally.

Guess I would buy a shifter from them but thats about the only thing I would buy from them.

truckman32 · 07-28-2003, 10:28 PM

sounds like the converter,or the bands i would take it to a tranny shop let them testdrive it .b&m products are fine

**swervin ervin** · 07-28-2003, 11:08 PM

B&M shift kits will most of the time, kill a 700R4. They are fine in 350's or 400's, but I sure wouldn't install one in a 700.

MylilBowTie · 07-29-2003, 04:29 AM

Check out Team Chevelle on there bb in the transmission fourm and see what they all have to say about b&m. They have atleast 3 transmission builders that I have seen that posted negitive things about B&M shiftkits. Its only1/3 of a kit and its not even a good one at that.

Nvbowtie · 08-02-2003, 02:58 AM

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Originally posted by hrc200x
I think it was a B&M. Not sure of the stage. NVbowtie what was installed wrong in yours?

I don't recall for sure but I think it was the bands were burned, it slipped due to TV cable not adjusted right and some thrust bearing????

Sorry I am not a tech, and they tossed all these terms to me and all I cared about was, that I ended up - not - having to pay for it.

*1FaastC10* · 08-02-2003, 08:43 AM

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Originally posted by truckman32
b&m products are fine

B&M products used to be fine. after all of the big company buyouts, i think their quality has really gone south. same with TCI.

apstguy · 08-02-2003, 11:25 PM

I guess TH700s need to be beefed up to handle a shift kit. I'm surprised mine has gone 136,000 miles with no problems. Of course, I can hit 80mph and still be under 2000 rpm! I hit 85 mph and I'm at about 2150rpm. At 65 I'm only at 1400.

But it STILL gets 10mpg! This 305 is getting tossed soon. I was beat by a F*rd diesel yesterday!

07-27-2003, 12:23 PM	#1
hrc200x Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Minnesota Posts: 203	Shift Kit help My cousin put a shift kit in a 700R4. From first to second it shifts very frim and lurches forward. but from 2nd to 3rd it sort of hits a neutral or slipps inbetween the shift (motor revs up), then goes into 3rd. Being a passenger in the truck I can't even feel it shift into OD. I wasn't there when he put it in, but he's positive he did everything 100% correct. Anyone else had this problem or know a solution? __________________ '75 Chevy 3/4 4x4, 6" suspension lift, 3" body lift, 3" lifted gas tanks, '83 cab, '88 clip, 35" cooper tires, American Racing Baja rims, 350, 700r4, 208.

07-27-2003, 12:43 PM	#2
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	What kit did he use? Name, stage, etc.. __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007

07-28-2003, 06:21 AM	#4
Nvbowtie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Laughlin, Nv. USA Posts: 700	My blazer 700R4 did the same thing, I found out later from the tranny shop, that the mechanic that bought it from them, installed it wrong and was out of adjustment. I only drove it a few weeks, but in that short time I had burned up some things in the tranny and it had to be replaced. This time I had the tranny shop do it and they were mad at the other mechanic so they didn't charge me they charged him for his mistake. __________________ www.unlimited2u.com/chevy Bill 1980 Chevy C-10 Silverado 1988 Chevy Blazer Tahoe

07-28-2003, 12:13 PM	#5
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Mine does this too without shift kit. Funny thing is it seems to do it more while turning? __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

07-28-2003, 01:59 PM	#6
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	What is wrong with a B&M? __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

07-28-2003, 02:01 AM	#3
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	Please say its notta B&M shiftkit !!!

07-28-2003, 05:48 PM	#7
hrc200x Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Minnesota Posts: 203	I think it was a B&M. Not sure of the stage. NVbowtie what was installed wrong in yours? __________________ '75 Chevy 3/4 4x4, 6" suspension lift, 3" body lift, 3" lifted gas tanks, '83 cab, '88 clip, 35" cooper tires, American Racing Baja rims, 350, 700r4, 208.

07-28-2003, 05:57 PM	#8
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	I have heard way way too many bad experiences with them. As far as shift kits. Oh yeah and they like to eat parts and brake things internally. Guess I would buy a shifter from them but thats about the only thing I would buy from them. Last edited by MylilBowTie; 07-28-2003 at 06:20 PM.

07-28-2003, 10:28 PM	#9
truckman32 AND HOLDING ON TO THE C10 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: MT.STERLING,KY Posts: 390	sounds like the converter,or the bands i would take it to a tranny shop let them testdrive it .b&m products are fine __________________ 66 swb/ss chevy c10 SOLD 62 swb/fs chevy c10 :p SOLD 84 swb/fs chevy c10 91 sdime 383/th350

07-28-2003, 11:08 PM	#10
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	B&M shift kits will most of the time, kill a 700R4. They are fine in 350's or 400's, but I sure wouldn't install one in a 700. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

07-29-2003, 04:29 AM	#11
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	Check out Team Chevelle on there bb in the transmission fourm and see what they all have to say about b&m. They have atleast 3 transmission builders that I have seen that posted negitive things about B&M shiftkits. Its only1/3 of a kit and its not even a good one at that.

08-02-2003, 11:25 PM	#14
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	I guess TH700s need to be beefed up to handle a shift kit. I'm surprised mine has gone 136,000 miles with no problems. Of course, I can hit 80mph and still be under 2000 rpm! I hit 85 mph and I'm at about 2150rpm. At 65 I'm only at 1400. But it STILL gets 10mpg! This 305 is getting tossed soon. I was beat by a F*rd diesel yesterday! __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32



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