How to Install and Adjust 700R4 TV Cable | Curt's Corner at Monster Transmission 

The first part of this video is all I needed to watch. I couldn't figure out how to take the cable out of the packaging. Installing the cable and adjusting it properly was easy though.

I have always heard that the TV cable was an issue on that transmission if it wasn't done just right it would not be good in the long (or short) run!

Tip: when doing the initial set by stepping on the throttle, make sure that you "un" trip the choke. Most carbs will not let the throttle fully extended until the choke is off. Meaning it wont be full throttle and that will throw the adjustment off.

Great video. Thanks so much for posting. I have an 84 Blazer 305/700R4 that is shifting way too late. Your video has given me the confidence to try an adjustment on my own. I’ll keep Monster in mind for any future transmission needs. Thanks again!

Great information got everything all set on my 57 chevy pickup except setting the tension for the detent cable and with your video I feel confident I can dial it in myself ...thank you for being thurough and giving good complete information

Hey curt! Nicely done. Much appreciated.

Exactly why I like monster, not all about making but actually replies to all these great and common questions and helping everyone out.

Adjusting mine this weekend! My 700r4 holds first until about 30mph, but other than that it shifts fine. It almost skips second sometimes and goes right to 3rd. I’m it’s just the TV cable out of adjustment and I don’t need a trans refresh/synchro replacement.

So basically; you want it to shift 1st to 2nd gear @ 17-20 mph... is 19 mph the most preferred point of reference? Thank you

i have a 700r4 in my 55 chevy, and its not shifting into overdrive around 45-60mph by it self unless i manually do it. would that be a bad adjust to the TV cable?

Myvtranny stopped downshifting. What could be wrong with it. Cable is alright as much as I can tell. It also don't have overdrive

These guys are awesome. Keep up the good work.

Excellent! Finally an end to an unsolved mystery.

How to install it on a Diesel Engine like a Cummins 6 Bt, or s Chevy 6.2 / 6.5?

Question? At 10:13 of the video you say to remove the Holley Throttle Stud. I have a a factory holley variable venturi that came off a 1984 Mustang Gt. The throttle stud on my carburetor is made to not come off. Looks like its riveted in. What do I do?

does the passing gear cable have to be connected?

I got a dumb question! Wouldn't the rear end gearing have an impact on the 1-2 shift point? I would think a 456 rear gear would shift earlier than a 273 rear gear!! No?? please help! Also, if you are flooring it, wouldn't shift later , on any auto? Thanks!!

Well done. Thank you so much ✝️👽♥️👍🙏

you just helped me so much. I know it's been up for a while but thanks for the vid!

Glad you guys are cammed up and making movies. I have been sick for a very long time therefore I havent been able to work and check out videos. Good job as usual. If I ever get down to Atlanta I will stop in and check out your operation. If it is OK Thanks for your tech advice and your valuable information.

Excellent Video! Thank you!

Thank you so much for the installation instructions. I gotta replace mine on my 90 c1500 as I've adjusted it to no avail, I shift at 28 mph.

Great video helped me tremendously thank you

I was hoping this video would include the works for a Throttle Body as well, not only for carburetors. In any case is a excellent video for many owners with the 700R4.

Best video out here for adjustments and installation. Thanks man

I just replaced my motor .. the transmission was not touched now my car doesn’t seem to want to shift.. just revs up a lot and have to let off gas and it shifts.. could this cable be my problem ?????? Help

profecional video and gracias amigo

Awesome instructions!!! Thank YOU

good education for me.. but Curt, can you give me any insight on a TV cable on a PowerGlide trany in '62 Pontiac Tempest? mine is missing and I have no clue if I'm in trouble with it not connected to the carb, or not! thanks

What if you have a 350turbo with overdrive and it gets a electric to to the transmission on driveer side

Buen vídeo amigo.... now I know what to do on my Chevy...!!! Thanks

I bought a TCI universal TV cable and it did not come with the full throttle spring. Is it still ok to use or do I have to get that spring?

Greetings! I have a TH350 in a 73 caprice classic. i decided to go with the 700r4 trans.. I know i will need to purchase the lockup kit from you guys, but what kit do i need for my edelbrock 650 carb?

My cable busted right where it connects to the carburetor... does that mean i can't loosen the nut to extend more wire and reconnect? Do i have to buy a new cable again?

thank u sir

VERY HELPFUL . Thanks

I want to put a 700r4 in an 01 ram do you have a bracket to make the tv cable work with the throttle plate on that setup?

Whats the part number on 700r4 cable

Crap, It looks like my TV cable somehow got detached. Did I basically just destroy my 3-4 clutch pack?

Awesome clear precise explanation of functionality ☝

Thank you for your very clear and concise explanation. One question: When and how do you adjust the jam nut on the telescoping portion of the cable? Thank you.

Thank you for making the video Curt.

ALso, would you know if the later 4l60E transmission can work with the 1987-1991 chevy 4.3l v6 engines? (The cable kindof scares me would rather the tranny do it on its own.) :0

Will a tv cable work on a 4L60-E transmission?

Now I understand how it works thanks

So what do you do with all the extra cable that is hanging from the attachment

Do you have mounting hardware, throttle body bracket, and cable for the 1987-1991) gm rochester 2 bbl tbi that's on a 4.3 v6? Thanks for the video. It helped a lot. :)

My 700 has hard shifts. Is this due to the cable being too tight or bad cable?

How much do y’all charge to adjust the cable ?

thanks for that very helpful.

well done.

Can I use this cable and bracket kit on a tunnel ram?

This might be a dumb question for you, but I don't know so please forgive me. I just installed a B&M shift kit in my 700R4 transmission. My question is do I need to re adjust the TV cable after the kit was installed?

wish you would show me how to set this up on my 250 straight six with a Rochester one barrel , IT HAD A GRANNY LOW 4 SPEED . its in my 68 c10 2wd its got 30,000 original miles and top end was so low I bought a 1991 700r4 and now looking at the linkage im stumped its backwards. I may have to get a long cable and come at it from the front side .ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRICIATED ! LOVE YOUR VIDEO IT DOES HELP BUT IM STILL IN DEEP DOO DOO .

1985 k5 blazer with 350... Sometimes trans shifts perfect, seems that after i drive it for a while has a problem going from first to second... sometimes even slips when cruising at about 40-45 mph... got a Holley carb... not surewhat size... could this be the TV cable, just bought the truck and it has a rebuilt trans...not sure the cables were connected using the proper hardware...sound right?

mine is a 2.8 S10 and it is on the other side of the carburetor, is that normal?

Maybe get your opinion on Trans. 700r4. Trans works til it gets warmed up. Than all gears goes out. Turn vehicle off restart and trans works again for little while. Does it again, but works if you turn vehicle off and restart. Thanks. Rick H.

What kit do I need for a Rochester 2 barrel carb set up. I have the origin bracket that bolts to the intake.

I have a rochester quadrajet and a 700 R4 I need the cable and any brackets required for the installation Can you provide me with part # and how to order them Thanks

thank you this was very helpful!

I need to replace mine on my 1986 camaro carbureted 305/700r4. Is this something thats doable in my driveway?? Any tips would be greatly appreciated

Thanks so much for the video guys. Question, would it be possible to replace the TV cable seal without having to drop the pan and drain the transmission?

How do I find out the part number and where to order the bracket for the 700r4 to quadrajet? Have a hard time finding the right part.

You say the 1st to 2nd gear shift should occur between 17-20 mph. Do you mean only at wide open throttle or under all driving conditions? That shift point seems a little late for regular street driving, but I also don't want to burn up my brand new transmission. Could you verify that please?

To install a new cable on the 700r4 do you have to remove the pan or can you simply pull the cable out and connect the new one?

this video is by far the best one I had been fighting getting my tv cable into my transmission properly for a week or so and couldn’t figure it out never thought you put the seal in first thanks!

Thanks very much!!!!!!

aswome video thank you very much

Very good video. I installed a new cable and it shifts a little hard but good but will not kick down

Can you help me? I've got a 1988 700r4 and I cant figure out what the 4 pin wiring connecter does, ive done an engine/tranny swap on a vehicle and i need to know how to wire it up. Also, is there a way to connect the TV cable to a Edelbrock 1406 carb without the bracket?

Does this work on all transmissions... Thm 250c? To a Rochester

Does the rear gear ratio have an effect on the on the miles per hour shifting points?

Is there a bracket kit fior a Rochester 2 barrel carb

Awesome video!!!

can it fit in a 88 cutlass supreme classic

Having a hard time adjusting mine, shifting early. I have 4.56 gears and 33 inch tires, trying to adjust but thinking the 4.56 gears are not going to allow the MPH shift points you mention. Any advice on what would be acceptable shift points for 4.56 gears? Also if shifting early do I adjust the gross adjustment tighter or the fine tuning? Thanks for any help!

good info

do all cables have the extending feature? i used NAPA part and didnt have to use cable tie either. my bracket mounts to manifold near dizzy and is a different style, is this to far away from carb? It is at its fully extended ratchet setting and has Hard shifts but they are right on the speed mark so i didnt really worry about it being a fresh rebuild on my 700. the clip and stud are directly on my edelbrock 1405 linkage without that throw lever. Am i okay as long as the cable is binding or is this affecting 3rd and 4th WOT?? i am having power issues in those gears. Thanks for your video very helpful

are the 700r4 and 4L60 (non electronic) the same trans?

hello... whats the differences between the passing gear of a th350 and a 700r4 tv cable.