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Author:  lestera712 [ Mon Jul 13, 2015 6:38 am ]
Post subject:  727 Parking Lock Cable
Just bought my 65 Valiant 225 with a 727 TorqueFlite automatic. I'm having issues with the parking lock mechanism. It was disconnected at the column and wasn't locking in park, when I reattached the cable on the column it locked in park but now it won't unlock when I shift out of park. I saw an adjustment diagram online but I wanted to see if you guys have any experience with this issue and where I might be able to find a parking lock cable if this one is broken. I've searched the web and can't seem to find anything. Any help would be appreciated.
Author:  SlantSixDan [ Mon Jul 13, 2015 9:34 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 727 Parking Lock Cable
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Just bought my 65 Valiant 225 with a 727 TorqueFlite automatic.
Welcome. It's a 904, not a 727.
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I'm having issues with the parking lock mechanism. It was disconnected at the column and wasn't locking in park, when I reattached the cable on the column it locked in park but now it won't unlock when I shift out of park. I saw an adjustment diagram online but I wanted to see if you guys have any experience with this issue
That's a fairly complex mechanism. You really(!) need the factory service manual; see this thread.
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and where I might be able to find a parking lock cable if this one is broken.
Pat Blais "Torqueflite Patty" can usually help, but seems to be on vacation at the moment (eBay store closed). Someone on here might have a good used cable and/or other parts you may need.
Author:  mpgFanatic [ Sun Jul 19, 2015 6:36 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 727 Parking Lock Cable
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It was disconnected at the column and wasn't locking in park, when I reattached the cable on the column it locked in park but now it won't unlock when I shift out of park.
I can almost guarantee that's why the previous owner disconnected it. ;) It might even by why s/he sold the car.

We see it in the electrical world, also... a blown fuse is sometimes just a blown fuse, but more often than not, it blew for a reason.

Always be suspicious that when stuff has been disconnected intentionally, a simple reconnect won't fix it...

Kudos to you for trying to do a better job.

- Erik
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