700R4 and e-brake cables? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kpw 72 · 04-12-2006, 02:12 PM

I've been searching high and low for awhile now, but can't seem to turn up an answer:

When swapping from a 350TH (automatic) in a '72 LWB pickup, the crossmember has to be moved back a two-three of inches. Does moving the crossmember back interfere with the parking brake/emergency brake cables?

Everyone mentions driveshaft, etc... But is there anything else:
parking brake, brake lines, speedo cable, etc...

Thanks to all!

shifty · 04-12-2006, 02:52 PM

right now, i've got a T56 going in my truck. the e-brake cable definitely rubs on the crossmember. i don't think it will interfere, but i'll know for sure in the next couple of weeks when i get it all wrenched down!

67ChevyRedneck · 04-12-2006, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shifty

right now, i've got a T56 going in my truck. the e-brake cable definitely rubs on the crossmember. i don't think it will interfere, but i'll know for sure in the next couple of weeks when i get it all wrenched down!

I have a 700R4 but the redneck dipstick who owned my truck before me (and my uncle cause I know he was too lazy to do it) cut out almost all of the e-brake stuff. I get the fun task of figuring out how it all goes back together. I didn't think the crossmember would be in the way.

Bowtie67 · 04-12-2006, 03:23 PM

I used the stock locations and didnt modify anything when I went to the 700R4

kpw 72 · 04-13-2006, 01:17 PM

Thanks to all!

rkarr · 04-14-2006, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bowtie67

I used the stock locations and didnt modify anything when I went to the 700R4

What did your truck come with originally?

Bowtie67 · 04-14-2006, 09:14 PM

A833 4speed that I know off, But looking at the tunnel I would say it had the standard truck 4spd in it.

shifty · 04-16-2006, 12:30 AM

mine was originally 3spd and i think therein lie the problem. it had the forwared 3spd tranny xmember before, but i used the auto xmember after - but no the stock one, which makes all the difference in the world.

you should be fine using the auto xmember. if you need one, let me know, i have a refinished one with all poly-lock nuts and hardware i am looking to part with. i tore it down to nothing and refinished it, but didn't end up using it in my truck.

04-12-2006, 02:12 PM	#1
kpw 72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Spgf, MO Posts: 6	700R4 and e-brake cables? I've been searching high and low for awhile now, but can't seem to turn up an answer: When swapping from a 350TH (automatic) in a '72 LWB pickup, the crossmember has to be moved back a two-three of inches. Does moving the crossmember back interfere with the parking brake/emergency brake cables? Everyone mentions driveshaft, etc... But is there anything else: parking brake, brake lines, speedo cable, etc... Thanks to all!

04-12-2006, 02:52 PM	#2
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: 700R4 and e-brake cables? right now, i've got a T56 going in my truck. the e-brake cable definitely rubs on the crossmember. i don't think it will interfere, but i'll know for sure in the next couple of weeks when i get it all wrenched down! __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

04-12-2006, 03:23 PM	#4
Bowtie67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,266	Re: 700R4 and e-brake cables? I used the stock locations and didnt modify anything when I went to the 700R4 __________________ 1967 C10 - SWBSS Pro Street 427sbc, 700R4 & 4.10 Gears 1948 Chevy FleetMaster Coupe, LS1, (almost done) 1950 Chevy StyleLine Coupe 250/6 3x2 Dueces 2009 Toyota Tundra 1996 Harley RoadKing "I maybe getting old, but I can still burn rubber with the best of them"

04-13-2006, 01:17 PM	#5
kpw 72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Spgf, MO Posts: 6	Re: 700R4 and e-brake cables? Thanks to all!

04-14-2006, 09:14 PM	#7
Bowtie67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,266	Re: 700R4 and e-brake cables? A833 4speed that I know off, But looking at the tunnel I would say it had the standard truck 4spd in it. __________________ 1967 C10 - SWBSS Pro Street 427sbc, 700R4 & 4.10 Gears 1948 Chevy FleetMaster Coupe, LS1, (almost done) 1950 Chevy StyleLine Coupe 250/6 3x2 Dueces 2009 Toyota Tundra 1996 Harley RoadKing "I maybe getting old, but I can still burn rubber with the best of them"

04-16-2006, 12:30 AM	#8
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: 700R4 and e-brake cables? mine was originally 3spd and i think therein lie the problem. it had the forwared 3spd tranny xmember before, but i used the auto xmember after - but no the stock one, which makes all the difference in the world. you should be fine using the auto xmember. if you need one, let me know, i have a refinished one with all poly-lock nuts and hardware i am looking to part with. i tore it down to nothing and refinished it, but didn't end up using it in my truck. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.



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