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chevgirl · 01-06-2007, 03:54 PM

We have a 84 Scottsdale that had a 6.2D in it,we have replaced it with a 400SB petrol.We are having a problem with the trans,it is running a 700R4 that was behind the deisel,it wont select drive! Changes thru 1st & 2nd then goes into nuetral,
Any suggestions?

BIGCHEVYMAN · 01-06-2007, 04:23 PM

adjust the detent cable, it is the cable that runs from the trans up to the drivers side of the carb.

chevgirl · 01-06-2007, 04:35 PM

Thanks, will give it a try. Very frustrating!
Ignore the other question that I posted (same as first, as my husband just asked the same one under my name!)
Will check it out.

01-06-2007, 03:54 PM	#1
chevgirl Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 20	84 Scottsdale We have a 84 Scottsdale that had a 6.2D in it,we have replaced it with a 400SB petrol.We are having a problem with the trans,it is running a 700R4 that was behind the deisel,it wont select drive! Changes thru 1st & 2nd then goes into nuetral, Any suggestions?

01-06-2007, 04:23 PM	#2
BIGCHEVYMAN Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Portland , Tennessee , United States Posts: 1,024	Re: 84 Scottsdale adjust the detent cable, it is the cable that runs from the trans up to the drivers side of the carb.

01-06-2007, 04:35 PM	#3
chevgirl Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 20	Re: 84 Scottsdale Thanks, will give it a try. Very frustrating! Ignore the other question that I posted (same as first, as my husband just asked the same one under my name!) Will check it out.



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