When I did my pressures for Bill at DTT he specified 3rd gear O/D off and that the line pressures were above 150psi at 1, 700rpm. Fortunately GM makes adjusting the TV cable quite easy. If the T. cable is pulled too tight, it will cause the T. lever on the transmission to move out of the correct idle position, which will cause the T. V cable to be out of adjustment. 5psi and you get 6 turns. How to adjust throttle cable. At idle, the gauge should read between 55 and 65 psi if the throttle valve is properly adjusted, assuming that your transmission is healthy. The overdrive units are weak, and because the 3rd gear clutch pack is a common failure point. When the throttle valve cable is adjusted correctly, it will allow simultaneous movement without allowing the transmission throttle lever to lag behind or more ahead of the lever on the throttle body. Here's the tip I used and it worked perfectly: Adjust the cable at idle.
You may not post attachments. Top is the key, the bottom is the modified key. Would it hurt anything? This will unlock the cable and allow for readjustment. If you are then you MUST stay below 120spi. This is by far the simplest manner in which you can diagnose throttle-valve function.
Hydraulic fluid seems to be the best fluid at reducing slippage although it is generally high viscosity so not friendly at 100% hydraulic fluid for cold climates or daily drivers trying to maintain peak fuel economy. Title: Too Much Time. REPAIR END, THROTTLE VALVE DETENT CABLE, CARBURETOR END PLASTIC TEARDROP$ 2. Approxx Holding power for 3rd and 4th is below.
Combined with the increased pressure we now have a total capacity increase of 230% for an ultimate slip rating of roughly 575 HP or 1, 150 ft lbs. The RIGHT set screw controls downshifting, and passing gear. Since the TV-cable bracket is mounted underneath the carburetor or throttle body, intake-manifold selection has no effect on the geometry of the cable in relation to the throttle. Bringing the BEST Together. I double checked it at full travel... 47re throttle valve cable adjustment key. They are easy to install into the side of the VB.
Any slight movement of the TV cable should produce an instant response. Anything much over 175 there is a significant increase in blowing out seals on the 3rd gear drum. OK So how does one raise line pressure? Changing The Behavior Of Your TransBowtie Overdrives has developed a complete carb mounting system for not only ensuring proper TV function, but also for changing the behavior of your trans to your liking using an adjustable cam-system mount on the carburetor. Next, slide the sheath of the T. cable forward and backward until both the centerlines of the T. cable end and the throttle bell crank lever are perfectly aligned or within one millimeter (1mm). I had to change the 2-3 spring in the valve body to get my quick shift to go away... 03-02-2009, 05:08 PM. Cable adjustment by making sure the lever on the throttle body and transmission lever move simultaneously. Raising line pressure can increase longevity, and not to mention better shifting. These throttle valve adjustment procedures apply to 1998 1999 2000 2001, 1500 2500 3500 Dodge Ram models with the 3. Push it in with the back of a screwdriver and you can move the whole cable assmble back and forth some. Throttle Valve Cable Adjustment Dodge Ram 1998-2001. Well technically there are two different adjustments you can make inside the valve body as it is.
Bowtie Overdrives offers a number of different applications to cover a wide array of different carburetors. THROTTLE VALVE DETENT CABLE, 700R4 / 200-4R TV CABLE 52 1/2 INCHES LONG$ 26. When the idea first came up to write this article, we wanted to call it "Adjusting a TV Cable the Right Way. " When filling out this chart I chose 2, 700rpm because you want to see where your line pressure is when your just before the shift. The bottom line is that the GM overdrive transmissions are inherently good gearboxes. Transmission throttle valve cable adjustment. Number SX AS6-01$ 64. 1st to 2nd shift is normal. Turn the Dodge Ram ignition key switch to the OFF position.
This you turn counter clockwise to raise pressure, and clockwise to lower it. Location: Plain City, OH. Transmission fluid is another easy upgrade but it is difficult to quantify how much torque capacity is increased with the various fluids on the market. CONCLUSION-----------------------. You may also know that an improperly adjusted TV cable can be disastrous to a transmission's life span.