I do not know how far you are pulling out on the inner cable per say whether its a foot ())) ) or say a half of an inch. If it is say half an inch, it is not adjusted properly. Oh, there is no other way of adjusting it per se which is more accurate. Like in the post, Ford set them very easily by just taking the slack out of them so that when you stepped on the gas, the cable immediately moved and moved the lever on the side of the transmission. If that is a direct connection and when one moves, the other moves, then you are close. If however, you pull out on the cable and the lever of the transmission is not moving, then your cable IS NOT adjusted properly and we are back to zero. Hey, this is not rocket science here. When you open the throttle a hair, check to see if the lever on the side of the transmission is beginninng to move. If not, then tighten up the cable. Once this point is established, a gauge of 0.4 can be inserted on the inner cable as it is pulled out a bit and the pressure can be adjusted up or down from that point with the adjustment mechanism near the throttle body or carburetor.
Well, at least we know the governor is correct. If a qualified mechanic is going to go through the valvebody, then you may be alright in installing those extra valves. It is possible that the TV pressure valve may improve this situation because PATC told me that they are bad on just about every AOD. And, I'm sure that many rebuilders just put the old ones back in not realizing that they apparently have leakage problems from what I've been told. Personally, I'd do one valve at a time clean the passage with a little bit of spray cleaner, blow it out, pour some trans fluid in it, and install the valves. This way, you can clean it and note any debris and not mess up the order. only thoroughly experienced rebuilders know where all of the valves and springs go. And remember "cleaniness is next to Godliness" in this job. Lay things out as you do them, and do one thing at a time. And, be sure to follow all torques exactly and in the proper order.
Personally, if you do not have that cable adjusted properly or do not know how to adjust it, that is your immediate problem because it is not going to go away whether you rebuild the valve body or not. Possibly the valvebody helps then you take the car out cuz it drives but the pressure is off and you burn up your clutches cuz it was never adjusted properly. you stated you were going to contact PA or someone else about this cable and they said it was supposed to come with a gauge .... what happened. Did they send one? Did they tell you how to adjust the actual cable to take out slack? Oh, BTW, is this a carbed setup or FI? You may have already told me but I couldn't find it in this long thread. Dude, I wish you were like a block away, it would have been easier for me to come help you and get you out on the street!!!
Well, at least we know the governor is correct. If a qualified mechanic is going to go through the valvebody, then you may be alright in installing those extra valves. It is possible that the TV pressure valve may improve this situation because PATC told me that they are bad on just about every AOD. And, I'm sure that many rebuilders just put the old ones back in not realizing that they apparently have leakage problems from what I've been told. Personally, I'd do one valve at a time clean the passage with a little bit of spray cleaner, blow it out, pour some trans fluid in it, and install the valves. This way, you can clean it and note any debris and not mess up the order. only thoroughly experienced rebuilders know where all of the valves and springs go. And remember "cleaniness is next to Godliness" in this job. Lay things out as you do them, and do one thing at a time. And, be sure to follow all torques exactly and in the proper order.
Personally, if you do not have that cable adjusted properly or do not know how to adjust it, that is your immediate problem because it is not going to go away whether you rebuild the valve body or not. Possibly the valvebody helps then you take the car out cuz it drives but the pressure is off and you burn up your clutches cuz it was never adjusted properly. you stated you were going to contact PA or someone else about this cable and they said it was supposed to come with a gauge .... what happened. Did they send one? Did they tell you how to adjust the actual cable to take out slack? Oh, BTW, is this a carbed setup or FI? You may have already told me but I couldn't find it in this long thread. Dude, I wish you were like a block away, it would have been easier for me to come help you and get you out on the street!!!