727 doesn't shift into second gear like it should

oldkimmer said
...................2.850 in give or take...............kim..........

duster360 said
Oldkimmer is correct. Mine was just shy of 2 15/16" if you need the tape measure style measurement. I did measure mine with calipers and it came out at 2.938". I pushed the valvebody up against the housing before I put in any bolts and made sure that it sat flush to make sure the accumulator rod wasn't too long, it fit just right.

When I installed a performance valve body in my truck I removed the spring and installed a spacer. It was a piece of electrical conduit in which the VB guy sent with the the VB. I have removed the performance VB and installed a stock VB but cant remember where I put that piece of conduit. I cant remember if the conduit was 3/4" in diameter or something else. Anyways since it was hollow it didn't weigh that much so I'm guessing that's why he uses conduit.