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Buckman · 11-28-2005, 01:05 PM

guys, what is the mph when your trucks with 700r4 kicks into OD? I adjusted mine at about 54 to 55 mph is this about right?

Buckman · 11-28-2005, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Buckman

guys, what is the mph when your trucks with 700r4 kicks into OD? I adjusted mine at about 54 to 55 mph is this about right?

Anyone..

Longhorn Man · 11-28-2005, 04:28 PM

everything I've briven is more like 45, but that is way to low IMO. As long as your cruising range is not at a point where it kicks in and out od OD, you'll be OK.
Also need to make 100% sure your line pressure is right, if it isn't...you'll have a very expensive paper weight in 20,000 miles.

72 CustomCamper · 11-28-2005, 04:33 PM

My 86 kicks in between 40-45 mph...

Chuck

67ChevyRedneck · 11-28-2005, 05:11 PM

The 83 700R4 in my 67 kicks in at 40-45 and the one in my Z71(4L80...same difference) kicks in at about 45. If I am continuing to accelrate past about 55 mph I leave it alone, But if I'm only going 50 and under I put the shifter in D. I burned up the 700R4 in my 67 due to bad TV adjustment (I did what you did and adjusted it so it shifted later). Better of to set the cable correctly and shift it into D when necessary. I plan on going with a bowtie overdrives TV cable kit which should take the guess work out of the adjustment.

Longhorn Man · 11-28-2005, 07:55 PM

Good idea redneck. For a nonstock aplication, that is the ONLY way to go.

Buckman · 11-29-2005, 03:57 PM

67chevyredneck, how does a bowtie overdrive tv cable kit work and where do you get one?

67ChevyRedneck · 11-29-2005, 04:08 PM

Go to this website:

http://bowtieoverdrives.com

You basically tell them what tranny you have and what carb you are running. I have NOT done this install myself yet, but several others along with Classic Trucks magazine (who did a tech install on one a while back) have given this kit praise. I've heard they have a good tech staff that you can call if you get stuck, but the kit comes with instructions. Basically you install their plate under your carb, hook a few odds n ends up and it's done. I think it costs around 70 bucks. Their website has some really good info on it. Spend some time there and read their FAQ's

EDIT: Here's the install article Classic Trucks did:http://www.classictrucksweb.com/tech...ble/index.html

11-28-2005, 01:05 PM	#1
Buckman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: bedford Indiana Posts: 70	mph when kicks into OD? guys, what is the mph when your trucks with 700r4 kicks into OD? I adjusted mine at about 54 to 55 mph is this about right?

11-28-2005, 04:28 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: mph when kicks into OD? everything I've briven is more like 45, but that is way to low IMO. As long as your cruising range is not at a point where it kicks in and out od OD, you'll be OK. Also need to make 100% sure your line pressure is right, if it isn't...you'll have a very expensive paper weight in 20,000 miles.

11-28-2005, 04:33 PM	#4
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	Re: mph when kicks into OD? My 86 kicks in between 40-45 mph... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

11-28-2005, 05:11 PM	#5
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: mph when kicks into OD? The 83 700R4 in my 67 kicks in at 40-45 and the one in my Z71(4L80...same difference) kicks in at about 45. If I am continuing to accelrate past about 55 mph I leave it alone, But if I'm only going 50 and under I put the shifter in D. I burned up the 700R4 in my 67 due to bad TV adjustment (I did what you did and adjusted it so it shifted later). Better of to set the cable correctly and shift it into D when necessary. I plan on going with a bowtie overdrives TV cable kit which should take the guess work out of the adjustment. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

11-28-2005, 07:55 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: mph when kicks into OD? Good idea redneck. For a nonstock aplication, that is the ONLY way to go.

11-29-2005, 03:57 PM	#7
Buckman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: bedford Indiana Posts: 70	Re: mph when kicks into OD? 67chevyredneck, how does a bowtie overdrive tv cable kit work and where do you get one?

11-29-2005, 04:08 PM	#8
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: mph when kicks into OD? Go to this website: http://bowtieoverdrives.com You basically tell them what tranny you have and what carb you are running. I have NOT done this install myself yet, but several others along with Classic Trucks magazine (who did a tech install on one a while back) have given this kit praise. I've heard they have a good tech staff that you can call if you get stuck, but the kit comes with instructions. Basically you install their plate under your carb, hook a few odds n ends up and it's done. I think it costs around 70 bucks. Their website has some really good info on it. Spend some time there and read their FAQ's EDIT: Here's the install article Classic Trucks did:http://www.classictrucksweb.com/tech...ble/index.html __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 11-29-2005 at 04:11 PM.

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