What does a detent cable do?

One of the many essential parts of a carbureted or fuel injected vehicle is a transmission kick down cable. The transmission kick down cable works to shift the transmission to a higher gear automatically when the engine is revved or otherwise accelerated.

What does the kickdown cable on a th350 do?

It’s a TV cable, which operates the Throttle Valve inside the transmission, and is NECESSARY to be installed and PROPERLY adjusted so you don’t burn up the transmission. It has nothing specifically to do with the transmission dropping down a gear when you mash the pedal.

How do you adjust the detent cable on a Turbo 350?

Turn the steel shoulder of the kickdown cable with combination pliers. Turn the cable counterclockwise, adjusting until the cable is fully extended with a small amount of slack in it. The slack prevents the cable from breaking when the accelerator pedal is forced to the floor.

How do you know if detent cable is bad?

Listed below are a few of the warning signs that a problem with the kickdown cable exists.

1. The transmission shifts hard. An automatic transmission has multiple parts that are engineered to produce a smooth transition from one gear to another.
2. The car shifts early and fast.
3. The transmission shifts slow and late.

How do I make my th350 shift later?

Get a small flat head screwdriver,go to the passenger side of the transmission. Unhook the vacuum line on the modulator and screw the adjustment screw inwards in 2 turn increments. Screwing it all the way in will give you very hard shifts and will feel very uncomfortable when it shifts at higher speeds.

Can you run a 350 Turbo without a kickdown cable?

On a 350, it’s just a kick down cable, no problems. One an 700R4, it’s a throttle position cable and if it’s not hooked up it will burn up the transmission.

What happens if kickdown cable breaks?

A faulty or worn out kickdown cable can be replaced rather easily. But, if the cable has broken, it may result in a complete transmission rebuild.