Lokar shift kit

I had the BowTie TV adaptor on my Stude and took it off. It was way too sensitive, and if I adjusted it the other way it didn't shift right that was either. It seemed to work fine when I had my Edelbock carb in the stock hole.

The TCI adapter works very well and it's a non-adjustable hook up so there's no need to play around. They make them for Holley and Edelbrock specifically. When the cable is in the hole that is already on the E Carb ( meant for a TH 350 downshift cable, BTW ) the initial distance the cable travels at part throttle is a little too far and the 1-2 shift is very harsh. "Adjusting" the TV cable to soften the shift reduces the overall pressure and that's where the damage is done.

I can't post a picture here but if any> I had the BowTie TV adaptor on my Stude and took it off. It was way too

Yes, it is. Here the diagram of the proper hook up.

transmission

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When TV cable was mentioned, I was thinking the connection from the carb to the gas pedal, not from the carb to the transmission. That's their baby, and if they screwed up, they'll be the ones to fix it.

I had a look at the bill from the transmission shop - it was actually just over $4100, still a lot of money. The transmission and cooler were just over $2,000, the rest was labour to fix other bits of stuff that were wrong and would cause us grief down the road (like the drive shaft was too long). Oh yes, and damned near $500 in taxes. Labour rate was $75.50 an hour. I haven't taken a car to a shop in a long time, so I don't know if that's good, bad or hideous.

The 700 was originally installed by a shade tree mechanic Peter knows, who is not overly familiar with Studebakers, but certainly knows his way around engines. Probably not the best choice, but Peter was trying to save a bit of money.

Lesson learned.

Jerry Forrester wrote:

Your $2000 for trans R&R is not out of line and neither is the $75.50 an hour. I'm a sales manager at a new car dealer and labor rates in northern NJ are $100+ an hour. I was the "shadetree mecahnic" that installed my 700R4 and learned some expensive lessons also. Part of the hobby.

It all seems worth it when it's a beautiful day and the car/truck is running right. Money doesn't seem to matter as much then(G).

ErnieR

$1400 to $1700 sounds like the right number. If I were going to even think about $4500, I would be talking to Art Carr in Cali. You could even go to a