Fixed! Changed 727 park lock cover gasket and now have clicking noise when rolling. Park cable adjustment???

[Nismobishi]

Hey all,
I recently fixed a few oil leaks on my 727 and replaced the park cover gasket and park cable retainer bolt. I think my parking lock is just barely dragging because when I roll forward there is a light sounding fast clicking noise now. What is the proper procedure for adjusting the park lock cable?

I also pushed inward on the rear band pivot shaft and covered the hole with RTV like everyone does. Pushing forward on that would'nt cause a noise right? It didn't even move actually.

 

[Big Bad Dad]

Sounds like you will need to adjust it. The parking sprag will make a ratcheting noise if you try to put it in park and the car is rolling.

 

[silversedan]

readjust the cable a little

 

[dvw]

Loosen the bolt. Pull the cable in and out let is settle. It usually ends up with around 1/8" of the steel sleeve out of the housing. Then tighten the bolt. If that doesn't cure it the spring is probably installed wrong.
Doug

 

[Nismobishi]

I just looked at my before picture and it does look like it is in 1/8" further. I guess I will pull it out a little tomorrow and retest. Thanks!

 

[Nismobishi]

Well I adjusted the parking lock cable to about 1/8" out and it's all fixed up! Thanks everyone!