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crm318 · 12-08-2006, 01:30 AM

im looking into getting a 700r4 off of a friend but one of the bolt locations is broke meaning that only 5 of the 6 bolts could mount. would the tv cable and the coolant lines from the th350 cross over?

Slammed70 · 12-08-2006, 01:32 AM

The TH350 dont have a TV cable, and the cooler line fitting should be the same. Might have to do a little bending though to get them to the right area.

woodridge · 12-08-2006, 10:22 AM

The 350 uses a kickdown cable but has a different end where it attaches to the tranny. There is an adapter available to make it work on the 700. Cooler lines will work.

brak · 12-08-2006, 03:50 PM

with a 700r4, you will have to install a kit to retain 4th gear lockup, as that was controlled electronically. I prefer to use the kit from TCI (p/n 376600), it's really easy to install, and allows you to install a switch to disable lockup (like the towing feature on most new trucks) and also to lockup the tranny manually in any gear.

Longhorn Man · 12-08-2006, 03:54 PM

And as for adjusting the TV cable, the only way to do it in a nonstock aplication is with the bowtie overdrive (www.bowtieoverdrive.com) kit. Read what they have on there site, and decide for your self if it is woirth your time and money. The adjustment is VERY important.

crm318 · 12-08-2006, 11:46 PM

well what do yall think about the 5 bolt mounting situation?

powell72 · 12-09-2006, 12:36 AM

I certainly wouldn't worry about it, five bolts will hold it together just fine. It's a good idea to look into those tvmadeez setups from Bowtie Overdrives like Longhorn said.

brak · 12-09-2006, 03:43 AM

I ran a th-350 in my 81 silverado (daily driver) for two years with only 4 bolts in the tranny (lost a couple when i swapped my motor and was too lazy to replace them), until i swapped in the 700r4.

I never had a problem.

krue · 12-09-2006, 04:26 AM

I've pulled trannies only to find 3 bolts holding them in.

Longhorn Man · 12-09-2006, 06:21 AM

Now, if you are missing a dowel... then you have problems.
Just put lock tight on the remaining bolts if it helps you sleep.

crm318 · 12-09-2006, 01:27 PM

thanks for the info guys

68C15 · 12-10-2006, 12:40 AM

just remember like Andy said. the TV adjustment is EXTREMELY critical. being off even a slight amount will result in destruction. not enough line pressure and the clutches burn up. too much and you will have a scrap metal fit.
I suggest towing it to a tranny shop for this. money well spent.

12-08-2006, 01:30 AM	#1
crm318 Alright Alright Alright Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 1,672	700r4 questions im looking into getting a 700r4 off of a friend but one of the bolt locations is broke meaning that only 5 of the 6 bolts could mount. would the tv cable and the coolant lines from the th350 cross over? __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Chevrolet red and white 357ci, Vortec heads, GM Performance high rise intake, Comp 268H .454/.454 218/218 110 LSA Quadrajet carb, Flowtech headers, 2.25 40 series HEI, Curve kit, TH 350, 3.07 gears 275/60/15s on 15x8 rallies

12-08-2006, 10:22 AM	#3
woodridge Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maynardville, Tn Posts: 3,030	Re: 700r4 questions The 350 uses a kickdown cable but has a different end where it attaches to the tranny. There is an adapter available to make it work on the 700. Cooler lines will work. __________________ SEMA Network- Protect our Hobby! 71 C30 in pieces, starting to come together. Click here for A Place For Tennessee Truck Enthusiest To Meet

12-08-2006, 03:50 PM	#4
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Re: 700r4 questions with a 700r4, you will have to install a kit to retain 4th gear lockup, as that was controlled electronically. I prefer to use the kit from TCI (p/n 376600), it's really easy to install, and allows you to install a switch to disable lockup (like the towing feature on most new trucks) and also to lockup the tranny manually in any gear. __________________ 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 1995 Nissan Hardbody 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo DC2 (SW/AW) Clyde W. Harvey USN "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill

12-08-2006, 03:54 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 700r4 questions And as for adjusting the TV cable, the only way to do it in a nonstock aplication is with the bowtie overdrive (www.bowtieoverdrive.com) kit. Read what they have on there site, and decide for your self if it is woirth your time and money. The adjustment is VERY important.

12-08-2006, 11:46 PM	#6
crm318 Alright Alright Alright Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 1,672	Re: 700r4 questions well what do yall think about the 5 bolt mounting situation? __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Chevrolet red and white 357ci, Vortec heads, GM Performance high rise intake, Comp 268H .454/.454 218/218 110 LSA Quadrajet carb, Flowtech headers, 2.25 40 series HEI, Curve kit, TH 350, 3.07 gears 275/60/15s on 15x8 rallies

12-09-2006, 12:36 AM	#7
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: 700r4 questions I certainly wouldn't worry about it, five bolts will hold it together just fine. It's a good idea to look into those tvmadeez setups from Bowtie Overdrives like Longhorn said. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

12-09-2006, 03:43 AM	#8
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Re: 700r4 questions I ran a th-350 in my 81 silverado (daily driver) for two years with only 4 bolts in the tranny (lost a couple when i swapped my motor and was too lazy to replace them), until i swapped in the 700r4. I never had a problem. __________________ 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 1995 Nissan Hardbody 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo DC2 (SW/AW) Clyde W. Harvey USN "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill

12-09-2006, 04:26 AM	#9
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: 700r4 questions I've pulled trannies only to find 3 bolts holding them in. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

12-09-2006, 06:21 AM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 700r4 questions Now, if you are missing a dowel... then you have problems. Just put lock tight on the remaining bolts if it helps you sleep.

12-09-2006, 01:27 PM	#11
crm318 Alright Alright Alright Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 1,672	Re: 700r4 questions thanks for the info guys __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Chevrolet red and white 357ci, Vortec heads, GM Performance high rise intake, Comp 268H .454/.454 218/218 110 LSA Quadrajet carb, Flowtech headers, 2.25 40 series HEI, Curve kit, TH 350, 3.07 gears 275/60/15s on 15x8 rallies Last edited by crm318; 12-09-2006 at 01:41 PM.

12-10-2006, 12:40 AM	#12
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: 700r4 questions just remember like Andy said. the TV adjustment is EXTREMELY critical. being off even a slight amount will result in destruction. not enough line pressure and the clutches burn up. too much and you will have a scrap metal fit. I suggest towing it to a tranny shop for this. money well spent.

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