the "TV" cable on my 88 popped off, how to adjust? (trans question)

78mach1 · June 15th, 2008, 04:30 AM

ok so today i took my 88 for a ride, i went to a road and was doing 0-60 times and all the sudden my car wouldnt kick down when i hit the gas

so i pulled over and opend the hood, i checked the tv cable to find it wasnt hooked up so i took a zip tie and put it on temporairly, then got home and put a clip i had laying around on it

but now it doesnt feel like its kicking into 1st, just second.

is there an adjustment?

thanks

demonicus · June 15th, 2008, 05:24 AM

yes there is an adjustment and it doesn't take much to fuck it up. Unfortunately I haven't had the chance to play with an auto yet so I'm no help as to where it needs to be adjusted.

haynes manual?

Squints · June 15th, 2008, 05:57 AM

this may help

YouTube - Ford AOD TV cable adjustment

BUGMAN · June 15th, 2008, 10:23 AM

Video no longer available?

I was wanting to see that one!

I do know that if you run it without the cables it can burn your trans up quicker than jack rabbit. Mine popped off one of mine a while back not even 2 miles from the house and it fried it. I had to have it rebuilt. Not sure that the cable was 100% of the problem but it was running fine before that issue happened.

Originally Posted by 78mach1

ok

In your avatar is that your shop? If so do you have any more pictures of it? Just looking for ideas for our new shop.

HMUSN · June 15th, 2008, 10:35 AM

^ click the words to have the vid pop up in a diff window.

Squints · June 15th, 2008, 12:14 PM

^^ what he said

i tell ya Doc... some folks

BUGMAN · June 15th, 2008, 03:01 PM

Originally Posted by Squints

^^ what he said

i tell ya Doc... some folks

Well hell I'm just a dumbazz ol redneck and when I saw the Play button I figured it was there for a reason.

78mach1 · June 16th, 2008, 03:49 AM

hey well that works, the only problem i have is that i lost that little bushing that it clocks into, does anyone know where i can get one?

Squints · June 16th, 2008, 05:21 AM

Originally Posted by BUGMAN

Well hell I'm just a dumbazz ol redneck and when I saw the Play button I figured it was there for a reason.

i was just kiddin bro.

Squints · June 16th, 2008, 05:25 AM

Originally Posted by 78mach1

hey well that works, the only problem i have is that i lost that little bushing that it clocks into, does anyone know where i can get one?

bone yard?

BUGMAN · June 16th, 2008, 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by Squints

i was just kiddin bro.

Always!
That's why I am one of the few keyboard warriors that haven't busted my monitor yet.

Originally Posted by 78mach1

hey well that works, the only problem i have is that i lost that little bushing that it clocks into, does anyone know where i can get one?

I know that Latemodel Restoration Supply - Mustang & Chevy Truck Parts and Summit Racing both use to carry them for like $7.95 or some ungodly amount. I will go see if I have one on some onld throttle bodies out here. We are 90% carb'd now so I won't need them anymore.

78mach1 · June 17th, 2008, 02:11 AM

Originally Posted by Squints

bone yard?

sweet, i got one at the parts store for 75 cents

it worked, i guess i could have guessed how to adjust it, but thanks!

Squints · June 17th, 2008, 02:12 AM

glad you got it fixed bro. can't beat 75 cents.

78mach1 · June 17th, 2008, 02:17 AM

Originally Posted by Squints

glad you got it fixed bro. can't beat 75 cents.

ya no kiddin

badshoe · June 17th, 2008, 03:44 PM

You didn't need to adjust it if only the bushing broke. Just replace the bushing and snap the cable back on....Ken.

June 15th, 2008, 04:30 AM	#1
78mach1 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: utah Posts: 1,092	the "TV" cable on my 88 popped off, how to adjust? (trans question) ok so today i took my 88 for a ride, i went to a road and was doing 0-60 times and all the sudden my car wouldnt kick down when i hit the gas so i pulled over and opend the hood, i checked the tv cable to find it wasnt hooked up so i took a zip tie and put it on temporairly, then got home and put a clip i had laying around on it but now it doesnt feel like its kicking into 1st, just second. is there an adjustment? thanks __________________ In Memory of Nick Goris.

June 15th, 2008, 05:24 AM	#2
demonicus Regular 1989 mustang GTcoupe Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Maple Ridge, BC, Canada Posts: 115	yes there is an adjustment and it doesn't take much to fuck it up. Unfortunately I haven't had the chance to play with an auto yet so I'm no help as to where it needs to be adjusted. haynes manual? __________________ 89 GT notch - 306ci 88 LX notch - 302ci 87 LX hatch -

June 15th, 2008, 12:14 PM	#6
Squints Enthusiast 1986 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chesapecker,VA Posts: 675	^^ what he said i tell ya Doc... some folks __________________ MILITARY CREW AT2

June 16th, 2008, 03:49 AM	#8
78mach1 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: utah Posts: 1,092	hey well that works, the only problem i have is that i lost that little bushing that it clocks into, does anyone know where i can get one? __________________ In Memory of Nick Goris.

June 17th, 2008, 02:12 AM	#13
Squints Enthusiast 1986 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chesapecker,VA Posts: 675	glad you got it fixed bro. can't beat 75 cents. __________________ MILITARY CREW AT2

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badshoe Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 19	You didn't need to adjust it if only the bushing broke. Just replace the bushing and snap the cable back on....Ken. __________________ BadShoe Productions, How-To-DVD's specializing in Ford drivetrains www.BadShoeProductions.com

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