700r4 lock-up kits - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Rick Bollinger · 05-25-2018, 01:14 AM

My 700r4 is about done and will be needing a lock-up kit. Please recommend or not recommend a kit that you have used personally. Daily driver 300 hp, 350 sbc. Mild towing on occasion.

**randy.powell** · 05-25-2018, 06:36 AM

BTO is the way to go!

67ChevyRedneck · 05-25-2018, 07:50 AM

BTO.

Lock up kit AND TVmadeEZ kit. Been in my truck since 2004 and 50-60K miles. Trans still shifts like new.

I set my trans up using a pressure gauge.

**LockDoc** · 05-25-2018, 08:27 AM

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Number 3 for Bow Tie Overdrives. Used them in my ‘69 Suburban build and worked great. Be sure to follow the instructions carefully.

LockDoc

**Rickysnickers** · 05-25-2018, 08:47 AM

I have a TCI in mine, but it's not the one in your survey. I don't believe they sell it anymore anyway. Clinebarger recommended it in one of his threads.

67ChevyRedneck · 05-25-2018, 09:12 AM

As a note of importance, make sure whatever kit you buy has a brake switch override as part of the lock up kit. If you make an emergency stop while the TC is locked up your truck can stall and if you have power brakes makes it very difficult to stop.

I had a different kit in my truck before the BTO kit and almost got in an accident when some asshat pulled out in front of me and my truck stalled.

The override switch unlocks the TC when you push on the brakes.

Rick Bollinger · 05-26-2018, 10:55 AM

Wow great info thanks everyone. The Bow Tie I did not see a lock up kit. Just a cable kit but man did that look's like a nice kit and all the info with it is great.

rmr_69c10 · 05-26-2018, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick Bollinger

Wow great info thanks everyone. The Bow Tie I did not see a lock up kit. Just a cable kit but man did that look's like a nice kit and all the info with it is great.

There is a section on the BTO website called: Converter Lockup Wiring

You should find what you need in there. Also, I have their TV Cable setup and it's nice and would recommend it.

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05-25-2018, 01:14 AM	#1
Rick Bollinger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Colchester IL Posts: 320	700r4 lock-up kits My 700r4 is about done and will be needing a lock-up kit. Please recommend or not recommend a kit that you have used personally. Daily driver 300 hp, 350 sbc. Mild towing on occasion.

05-25-2018, 06:36 AM	#2
randy.powell Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bushwood, MD Posts: 510	Re: 700r4 lock-up kits BTO is the way to go!

05-25-2018, 07:50 AM	#3
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: 700r4 lock-up kits BTO. Lock up kit AND TVmadeEZ kit. Been in my truck since 2004 and 50-60K miles. Trans still shifts like new. I set my trans up using a pressure gauge. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

05-25-2018, 08:27 AM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,818	Re: 700r4 lock-up kits - Number 3 for Bow Tie Overdrives. Used them in my ‘69 Suburban build and worked great. Be sure to follow the instructions carefully. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

05-25-2018, 08:47 AM	#5
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 3,068	Re: 700r4 lock-up kits I have a TCI in mine, but it's not the one in your survey. I don't believe they sell it anymore anyway. Clinebarger recommended it in one of his threads.

05-25-2018, 09:12 AM	#6
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: 700r4 lock-up kits As a note of importance, make sure whatever kit you buy has a brake switch override as part of the lock up kit. If you make an emergency stop while the TC is locked up your truck can stall and if you have power brakes makes it very difficult to stop. I had a different kit in my truck before the BTO kit and almost got in an accident when some asshat pulled out in front of me and my truck stalled. The override switch unlocks the TC when you push on the brakes. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

05-26-2018, 10:55 AM	#7
Rick Bollinger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Colchester IL Posts: 320	Re: 700r4 lock-up kits Wow great info thanks everyone. The Bow Tie I did not see a lock up kit. Just a cable kit but man did that look's like a nice kit and all the info with it is great.



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