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MR MAGOO · 02-08-2007, 10:04 AM

what is the propper way to set a detent cable? is the slotted end of the cable that attaches to the carb suppose to be able to slide or tighten so it stays in a fixed position?

gyjackson · 02-08-2007, 11:57 AM

It needs to slide . The idea is, to adjust it so that at Wide Open Throttle it gets tight and pulls the mechanism inside the trans. You can play with the adjustment to get it to kick down earlier if you like, but that's up to you.

71chevylowrider · 02-08-2007, 12:12 PM

I recently had to do this so it's still fresh inmy mind, I couldn't figure out where the adjustment was, it's kind of hidden on the cable right behind it's mount, have someone sit in the drivers seat, lift up on the tab that unlocks the cable, have the person in the truck slowly push the throttle to the floor, & then pudh the tab back down into it's locked position.

02-08-2007, 10:04 AM	#1
MR MAGOO Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: minden la Posts: 80	detent cable adjustment what is the propper way to set a detent cable? is the slotted end of the cable that attaches to the carb suppose to be able to slide or tighten so it stays in a fixed position? __________________ 1972 C-10 SWB 350CI TURBO 350 TRANNY, TILT, POWER WINDOW & BRAKES, TANK UNDER THE BED W/MARKER LIGHT FILLER. 3.08 GEARS, CLASSIC AIR :hit2: :hit2: 4 WHEEL DISK BRAKES 2000 chevy blazer 1990 nissan pick-up 1984 mazda pick-up (son's project truck)

02-08-2007, 11:57 AM	#2
gyjackson Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: arkansas Posts: 29	Re: detent cable adjustment It needs to slide . The idea is, to adjust it so that at Wide Open Throttle it gets tight and pulls the mechanism inside the trans. You can play with the adjustment to get it to kick down earlier if you like, but that's up to you. __________________ '72 Custom/10 SWB project... converting to 4WD '67 Camaro rs convertible...waiting in line '99 Ext. Cab Z-71 190000 miles on orig. trans fluid '02 Black Z-71 burb..(wife's) '92 Accord (daughter's)....Who want's my insurance bill?

02-08-2007, 12:12 PM	#3
71chevylowrider Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,015	Re: detent cable adjustment I recently had to do this so it's still fresh inmy mind, I couldn't figure out where the adjustment was, it's kind of hidden on the cable right behind it's mount, have someone sit in the drivers seat, lift up on the tab that unlocks the cable, have the person in the truck slowly push the throttle to the floor, & then pudh the tab back down into it's locked position.



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