TH-700R4 Thoughts and advice?

[old blue 86]

Try bow tie overdrives. If you want a good od trans.
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[donut]

Originally Posted by mrwvsportsman

What about a 4 speed manual transmission? I have the same stiff throttle, but have a manual tranny. Seems like all I have read about are the auto with the throttle valve sticking. Thanks for any guidance! This thing is driving me nuts.

First off, welcome!

Your right, your problem is completely different. Fortunately, your only dealing with a straightforward cable.

See if you can isolate where it's binding. Pop the cable off the carburetor. Work the cable, does it move freely? Yes, on to the carb. No, try to lube and free up cable. I'd prob replace it if it were binding.

Carb, without the cable connected, move linkage by hand. Free or no? If no, disconnect the return spring, try again.

There aren't nearly as many moving pieces, just dealing with the throttle. I've seen cables bound up (and kinked) Carb linkage with some corrosion, (or throttle shafts worn and binding). And throttle return springs that could hold a barn door shut in a wind storm.

See what you find. Possibly a mod could cull this out and give it it's own thread.

[mrwvsportsman]

Thanks Donut. I do know the linkage on the carb moves fine. I'd say it is the cable. Thanks for the info.