How to tell tranny model and won't shift into OD

DawsonvilleCamino

We bought our beautiful 84 SS yesterday. Two problems. First, how do I tell what model auto this has? Second, the first three gears shift very well but it won't go into OD at all. The car has sat for a little over a year without moving. It was started several times a month but didn't move. Any idea what the issue could be and how I can tell what model auto this has?

Thanks,

1BadElky · Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 1:42 pm Post subject:

it could only be a swap if it's an OD.

here is a link to help you

http://www.monte-list.nu/tech/trannyid.shtml

if it isn't the 200-4r it's a 700-r4.
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DawsonvilleCamino · Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 2:03 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the reply. I think I've found at least PART of the problem, but I still have to ID the eng., tranny AND now the carb! I can't figure out how to attach a pic to this post or I'd do it. I've read where an improperly adjusted Throttle Valve cable could lead to improper shifting and not going into OD. So I checked mine out and the prior owner had a damn BOLT with the TV cable end looped over it! THERE IS NO TV cable ASSEMBLY! My fault for not looking at things closer before buying. now I have to ID the carb so I can buy the TV cable assembly where it attaches to the moveable plate on the carb linkage. Anyone know how to ID this part or are they the same?

1BadElky · Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 2:43 pm Post subject:

to link photos you need to have a photobucket.com account, or similar free hosting service. then use the image code on this site to link to it.

the same way my sig is linked. if you right click my signature photo and go to properties, you'll dee what I mean.

oh, and where in region 7 are you?
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DawsonvilleCamino · Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 3:09 pm Post subject:

Dawsonville, GA. I sent you a response via email with the picture I have a question about.

DawsonvilleCamino · Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 10:28 am Post subject: Where can I buy this part?

If I assume the eng is a 350 and the tranny is a turbo 400, anyone know where I can get the correct TV cable assembly? Here's the spot where my missing assembly has been replaced by a BOLT by the prior owner!

thetec · Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 9:52 pm Post subject:

350 and 400 are only three speed transmissions some do have a lock up torque converter the 350 and 400 turbos dolnt have a TV cable they have a kickdown cable and the adjustment on those is no where near as critical as a 700r4 check what type of trans you have first then go from there

dougs85 · Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 12:33 am Post subject:

You can tell what trans you have by the pan shape. Link,

http://www.nastyz28.com/chevy-transmission-identification.php

Doug
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