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Re: 700R4 build thread.
Yes it is the a Temp Switch, It closes at 280 degrees IIRC, It is a fail safe if the trans gets hot, The unit will lock-up in 4th gear no matter if the ECM commands TCC or not.
Eliminate the temp switch & wire it exactly like your second picture shows!! Tech Tip....Take the Lead with the Black wires off the Temp Switch & Connect it to the 4th gear pressure switch. Cut out the other (Green/Tan) Temp Switch Lead. Before you put the pan back on.....Test the TCC solenoid & 4th Pressure switch if you haven't already. |
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Re: 700R4 build thread.
Awesome thread clinebarger
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Re: 700R4 build thread.
I recently had my local shop build a 700 for me and it feels fine under normal driving but when i get on the throttle it seems to shift too soon and will not downshift when getting hard on the throttle also. The transmission will not allow the engine to reach high rpms and make any power. Does this sound familiar to anyone? I did some research and came across SSS (short spring syndrome). I have not gone back to the shop with it yet, last time I talked with the builder he said "thats as good as I can get it without more money" so now I feel that I should just fix it myself. If I were to do it all over again, I would have just rebuilt my own tranny. Thanks for any info!
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Re: 700R4 build thread.
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I put it in drive and step on it. It's a short shift for 1-2 and then again from 2-3. If I put it in OD right away, from a stop, it does the same thing, but it will hold 3rd gear until it's up higher in the RPM range. I don't know when it exactly shifts, I haven't paid attention to that. |
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i added the FiTech EFI and the cables needed to be readjusted again so i took the truck by a transmission shop and talked the old timer/owner into adjusting it for me himself which he did, now the truck drives absolutely like it's a new truck. I am so happy to have finally reached the point where i can just drive the truck and not have to be planning out the next thing that needs done! ![]()
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Interesting. That's just the opposite of what mine is doing. Mine wont shift at all under heavy throttle. Driving normal it shifts fine through all 4 gears. I'm going to look into it more this Spring when it gets warmer.
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How are your pressures? What Governor did you end up using? |
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Re: 700R4 build thread.
I am going to put together a pressure gauge and check it out. I realize that without a gauge i am just guessing. I do know that the shop that built the transmission spent some time with the governor also, he had the truck for two days after I installed the transmission. My next step will be checking pressures.
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Re: 700R4 build thread.
Great post. a couple comments/questions.
What all comes with the 24243878 assembly? Mine came with a new GM 4 pinion input carrier, sun shell, and reaction shaft. Also the spring part number for upgrading to the molded pistons is missing a number at the beginning. possibly a 2? 24206085 i think is the part number you meant to post. great thread. looking forward to getting into my 700r4 with the guidance posted here. |
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That's how 24243878 comes now, In '08 GM redesigned the bearing under the Input Carrier, The Carrier & Shaft were changed to accept the bearing....The reason they send the Input Carrier also. |
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Oh OK thanks for clearing that up. I thought I got away with something when there was a new input carrier in the box. Lol. Got all the way to the point where I need to remove the pump. Going well so far. Fluid is black as night and the 2nd accumulator spring was cracked in two. Can't wait to see how the clutches look.
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Re: 700R4 build thread.
Thank you for taking the time to share all of this with us and to answer our questions. Which I have two. You have called out the torque limitations of many of these parts and my question is that measurement referenced from at the flywheel or the rear wheels? And I am assuming that those torque limitations are calculated with an average 2 wheel drive installation and useage. If that is so I would expect to derate the torque limits by some percentage when installed in a vehicle with the ability to load the transmission more ie. four wheel drives used offroad or a vehicle set up for a drag racing application. Any input you have on this would be appreciated. Your knowledge of these transmissions is amazing, and I wish I lived closer so I could have you rebuild one for me thus giving me piece of mind that I had the job done right. Back in the day my GTO would destroy a T400 every 18 to 24 months. Up side was I never had to service a tranny.
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In a serious wheeler or drag racer.....Run a Sonnax Smart Shell & Sleeve the Input Drum. I didn't cover many performance modifications in this thread. |
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Re: 700R4 build thread.
Great. Thanks for the speedy reply.
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Re: 700R4 build thread.
My annulus gear is worn quite a bit on the outside. There are several pronounced ridges on each of the raised areas. Should it be replaced? Thanks!
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Re: 700R4 build thread.
Take a new 3-4 friction and slide it up & down the Annulus/3-4 Clutch Hub, If it hangs up on any of the grooves....Replace it. The last thing you want is the 3-4 clutch not releasing!
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Re: 700R4 build thread.
First off I must say thank you for all of the very informative information within this thread for a DIY rebuild of the 700R/4L60/E transmission! I am about to rebuild my 1990 core to go behind a mild 383 with ~425hp (sorry I don't want a 4l80E....the truck will see very few WOT runs and only a few burnouts initially just to get it out of my system
![]() ....I will be replacing/upgrading all of the key components along with high quality Torrington bearings, moulded pistons from with corresponding return spring, sonnax shell, sonnax supported input drum, reverse drum, pump rebuild with hardened rings, vette servo, pinless accumulators, appropriate valve body modifications with new separator plate and there's probably a couple things I missed but got the main list of things....anyways....I am having a hard time deciding what 3-4 clutch pack to get. I am a bit leery of the 9 pack systems with the thin steels even though they are kolene treated. Would a high quality 6 pack alto red pack with kolene steels be sufficient or perhaps an 8 friction setup would be best. Thoughts and recommendations please |
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Using High Energy Frictions & the Latest OEM Hardened 4L60E Apply & Backing Plates are most important parts to this equation, Besides good Pressure Rise. 6-Friction Set-up... 6 Borg Warner .080" High Energy Frictions. 5 GM .106" Treated Steels. 3-4 Apply Plate GM# 8685044. 3-4 Backing Plate GM# 24212460. 7 Friction Set-up... 7 Borg Warner .080" High Energy Frictions. 6 .077" Kolene Threated Steels. 3-4 Apply Plate GM# 8685044 3-4 Backing Plate GM# 24212460. |
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Re: 700R4 build thread.
Clinebarger, what's your advice on TV cable setup at the carb end, especially regarding the TV position in the valve body?
I've got a good OEM TV cable, but nothing yet for the carb. I've looked at the BowTie Overdrives site and info, looks like good stuff, but their kit is for the Edelbrock Q-jets, which have different throttle arms than my '67 Rochester Q-jet shown below. ![]()
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Re: 700R4 build thread.
I don't know for sure, but I think so - have to see.
I'll hit a wrecking yard looking for a vehicle with 700R4 and Qjet, and get the throttle shaft and cable bracket. I'm assuming the correct geometry is shown in the image below? (Purplesage website) The Bowtie Overdives site talks about the position of the TV valve at idle, what is your opinion on that? Does the correct carb geometry pretty much guarantee the proper position of the TV Valve at idle and WOT? ![]()
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Re: 700R4 build thread.
Those images are from a GM service manual & are correct.
Blueprinting the TV system is highly recommended. But that starts with the TV Plunger having zero slack between it & the TV Spring. Which requires a spring loaded return for the TV Valve to check with the Valve Body installed (Trans Go TV Valve). You want very little preload at Idle then Instant Pressure Rise with throttle movement, Verify this with a gauge! |
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