Throttle Cable Function

1985 Chevrolet Suburban 1/2 Ton 2WD V8-350 5.7LSECTION Throttle Cable Function








The T.V. cable should not be thought of as an automatic downshift cable. It controls line pressures, shift points, shift feel, part throttle downshifts7 and detent downshifts. The function of' the cable is similar to the combined functions of a vacuum modulator and detent downshift cable. The T.V. cable operates throttle lever and bracket assembly.
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