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  • Getting the overdrive in finally

    Well I have the 700r4 in the car now I just need to modify the crossmember and have the drive shaft shortened

    79 malibu that hopefully makes it for 3000 miles

    Made it with no breakdowns, missing 2012

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    Re: Getting the overdrive in finally

    Sorry about the huge grainy pic. But I might get a chance to drop off the driveshaft tomorrow to be shortened. I'm crossing my fingers that the transmission works well and lasts all 3000 miles
    79 malibu that hopefully makes it for 3000 miles

    Made it with no breakdowns, missing 2012

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    • #3
      Re: Getting the overdrive in finally

      Famous last words, but make darn sure the TV cable is set up properly before you even start that thing.
      Andrew
      1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport and other FoCoMo problem children

      2020...year of getting screwed by a Narcissist and learning hard lessons into trusting the wrong people on a business venture.
      2021...year of singing "99 problems but an asshole ain't one"

      Moved cross country twice on a role of the dice...I left Nebraska and came back to Nebraska.

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      • #4
        Re: Getting the overdrive in finally

        I have an overdrive in my '65 Impala and it is the best mod, ever.
        Non-denominational car nut.
        Ten Time Long Hauler! 2001-2011
        Do you go all the way?

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        • #5
          Re: Getting the overdrive in finally

          Hopefully the tv wont be an issue. I already have the correction bracket on the carb and the correct mount for the cable so that's half the battle. I also need to pick up a new pressure switch for the lock-up, somehow I broke it when I had the valve body off.
          79 malibu that hopefully makes it for 3000 miles

          Made it with no breakdowns, missing 2012

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          • #6
            Re: Getting the overdrive in finally

            : If you are going to cruise,OD is the only way to go :
            Danny/Zachary
            HRPT '08 LH, '09 Days 6 & 7, '10 LH

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            • #7
              Re: Getting the overdrive in finally

              its easy for me to say since my junk came standard w overdrive but

              Its easier on the engine/drivetrain
              Its easier to live in the office when long haulin
              Its easier to stretch out gas $$$
              a.k.a. - arrowhead from joysey

              "They're no good for you. all they ever think about are cars" (GTO/Warren Oates) - Two Lane Blacktop

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              • #8
                Re: Getting the overdrive in finally

                Droped off the driveshaft this afternoon to be shortened, should be done Monday or Tuesday. Taken a break tonight as I'm getting over a sore throat. Hopefully tomorrow I'll have a chance to modify the crossmember, wire the lock-up, install the Dipstick, and put an auxillary cooler on with maybe an electric fan I have laying around.
                79 malibu that hopefully makes it for 3000 miles

                Made it with no breakdowns, missing 2012

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                • #9
                  Re: Getting the overdrive in finally

                  Driveshaft is in and exhaust is back on. Just need to wire the lock-up and the fan for the cooler, I plan on doing that tonight. If I wasn't waiting on some carb studs I'd proably be able to try it tonight, oh well I should be done before the end of the week. Then on to all the other things I need to get done.
                  79 malibu that hopefully makes it for 3000 miles

                  Made it with no breakdowns, missing 2012

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                  • #10
                    Re: Getting the overdrive in finally

                    It's ALIVE. Drove it to the gas station to fill up. Shifts good idles in gear great and makes the car a whole new car. Had to get a new tv cable today and put it on, the original on was not adjusting right, but it's good now. Also had a stuck tv valve when I first got it going but got it loose by jerking on the cable at idle and hasn't been an issue since. Now I'm ready to go, almost, still have a list of stuff to do but this was the biggest thing to get done. Can't wait I'm starting to get excited and less nervous.
                    79 malibu that hopefully makes it for 3000 miles

                    Made it with no breakdowns, missing 2012

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                    • #11
                      Re: Getting the overdrive in finally

                      Sounds like great news. Can't wait to see it on the tour.
                      I R Bob
                      You can't drink all day unless you start in the morning!
                      2007 LH, 2008 LH, 2009 LH, 2010 LH, 2011 LH, 2012 DNF/BLOW'D UP, 2013 LH, 2014 LH

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                      • #12
                        Re: Getting the overdrive in finally

                        TV cable
                        best way to adjust be and sure it is correct is with pressure gauge
                        bob

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                        • #13
                          Re: Getting the overdrive in finally

                          I don't have a pressure a gauge but I might get on so I know it's 100% right.
                          79 malibu that hopefully makes it for 3000 miles

                          Made it with no breakdowns, missing 2012

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                          • #14
                            Re: Getting the overdrive in finally

                            i have a pressure gauge i can let you use if you PM me your address
                            Never kick a fresh Turd on a hot day.....Harry S Truman

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                            • #15
                              Re: Getting the overdrive in finally

                              Probably get a loaner free at Auto Zone. :
                              Living the dream!

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