72 GS 350 detent cable

Discussion in 'The "Juice Box"' started by Bearchillz, Jun 21, 2017.

  1. Bearchillz

    Bearchillz Well-Known Member

    I just had to have my transmission rebuilt after less than 2 years from the last rebuild, because apparently the last guy didn't set me up with the right TV cable (I don't know what is the right term, TV, Detent, Kick down).

    Anyway, I guess there is a way to bypass it somehow, so that's what they did this time since I don't have the right cable. It drives fine, but I really can't stand the fact that it won't kick down unless I'm going like 15 mph.
    I remember reading a long time ago that it's supposed to drop a gear if you mash it anywhere under 50-60ish mph.

    My question is, what is the appropriate cable I need to buy? I know that some go to the carburetor, but on this application it is supposed to go to the pedal.
    Is something like this the right one: http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/s...k_Down/1972/Base/8_Cyl_5-dot-7L/B3230287.html

    Or maybe this: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/like/350795902630?vectorid=229529&item=350795902630&rmvSB=true

    There seems to be a pretty big difference in price there. Is there a reason to spend that much more?
    I just want to make sure I buy the right thing the first time
     
  2. Matt Knutson

    Matt Knutson Well-Known Member

  3. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    The correct cable is reproduced. I believe TA Performance and the Parts Place sell the correct cable. There is an eyelet on the transmission side and a thin rod on the gas pedal side. The correct term is detent cable.
     
  4. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

  5. Bearchillz

    Bearchillz Well-Known Member

    Larry, I looked for it at TA Performance and the Parts Place, but couldn't find a detent cable anywhere.
    I keep finding these B&M cables and rather generic ones marketed as "universal", but I don't know if they will work because the pictures make them all look different.
    If I have to, to get the right one, I'll pay the higher cost on this one at OPGI https://www.opgi.com/skylark/1972/drivetrain/transmissions/G221202/

    I'd rather spend $40-something on this one http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/19...on/automatic_transmission_kickdown_cable.html
    Is one of these a better idea than the other?
     
  6. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Look at my post above. I just edited it with the page from the parts place. Read the description.
     
  7. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Here is the TA Performance Page 44 of the current catalog. DetentCableTAP.JPG
     
  8. Bearchillz

    Bearchillz Well-Known Member

    Thanks Larry!

    I'm surprised these things are so expensive
     
  9. Mark Demko

    Mark Demko Well-Known Member

    Its a Buick part
     

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