Author Topic: 87 dtent issue  (Read 1120 times)

Offline tirobert

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87 dtent issue
« on: February 09, 2022, 05:29:30 PM »
Hi tirobert new from nc wondering if anyone can help with dtent cable issues on 87 chevy truck with 700r4 tranny I've adjusted & just  aggravated any help would be greatly appreciated thanks

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Re: 87 dtent issue
« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2022, 07:33:25 PM »
Your truck uses a TV cable (throttle valve), not a detent cable. What's the problem with it?
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Re: 87 dtent issue
« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2022, 06:08:58 AM »
When I bought the truck the cable was broke so I got a new one installed it & now doesn't shift right adjusted it the test drove does fine while driving on straight away but when driving in lower speeds it starts Jerking if that makes any sense also the cable is adjusted all the way out thanks Tim

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Re: 87 dtent issue
« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2022, 11:25:22 AM »
Sounds like you went the wrong way. Tighten the cable slack by depressing the tab and pushing the plunger all the way in towards the firewall. Sitting inside the truck with the engine off, depress the accelerator pedal all the way down. Retry it.
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