What does a governor do on a 700r4 transmission?
The transmission governor on a 700R4 is used to regulate the speed at which the transmission shifts into the next higher or lower gear. It accomplishes this through the use of two sets of centrifugal weights, each a different weight.
Will a 700r4 shift without the TV cable?
If youre not going to drive it then youre not going to hurt anything but if you drive it without the tv cable hooked up/adjusted the trans will be junk fairly quickly. TV cable controls line rise/pressure and youll have minimal line pressure without it hooked up which=slipping clutches/band.
What does it mean when your 700R4 won’t shift?
700R4 won’t shift This is often a sign of a bad governor gear, or a TV cable that is not returning back when you let off of the throttle. Here is a pretty good resource on this subject. This is a pretty advanced problem for a shade tree mechanic and may be another one that you leave up to the professionals.
Why does my 700R4 have low transmission fluid?
If so you need to fill it back up and find where the transmission is leaking and fix it. Here is a whole post on low transmission fluid that may help. If your 700r4 is having a problem with harsh vibration going down the road, it’s more than likely loose torque converter bolts, or a driveshaft that needs balancing.
What kind of transmission does GM 700R4 have?
The 700R4 and 2004R were the first GM automatic transmission to come from the factory with a locking torque converter. This allowed for a true 1:1 connection between the engine and rear wheels at high speed, which increased fuel economy.
Why does my 700R4 engine not lock up?
If you feel that th e engine seems like it is turning faster than it should be while going down the highway, than you could have an issue with torque converter refusing to lock up It is caused by a switch under the brake pedal. You’ll find a couple of different wiring situations down there.