TV cable adjustment

I just replaced the exhaust manifold on my '65 American 232/auto. Trying to adjust the tv cable according to the TSM,  i ran out of threads. Cable too long by 3/8-5/16 inch. Tried to find a picture of the mount bolted to the man, could only come up with one, and it was out of focus. need a close up pic 'cause I'm thinking my mount may be bent. Mine bolts to rear of manifold with two bolts in uprights cast into manifold at rear, roughly 90 degree bend dropping down to another bend which is really tight. Over 90 deg, like around 130-135 degrees. My thinking, may be wrong but, this bottom bend should be closer to 90, not bent back on itself so tight. This is the end where the  tv cable is mounted in a slot. Somebody had been in there way back in the dim times of history because when i bought it, this cable was disconnected and dangling. Any body got a pic of this bracket? Or info? 

The 65 Americans with factory 232 did use the M-35, I owned one.

It's protrusion is less important than it's depression.

With engine off, at WOT, the trans cable clevis adjustment should have it fully depressed against it's internal spring into the sheath: this is the #1 adjustment.

This setting give max line pressure to all hydraulic circuits to provide 'firmness' in operation; less slip = lower trans oil temp & extended life span for the unit.

(IMO... unless one desires the trans to shift soft, which will make it less durable)

Back off from there, to reduce your upshift speeds to acceptable level. -This setting will differ from unit to unit which is directly related to pump condition and seal quality inside the trans.

Sometimes on the AM Warner Gear automatic trans units, priority for backing off the adjustment is to reduce 'bang' into reverse (cable controlled or vacuum modulator, depends on how much pressure the trans pump is making)

Sometimes I use '20 mph school zone rule' where trans cable is adjusted to cruise quietly by the police officer, not having the trans 'hang up' in a lower gear...

I have M35's from a 65 American and a 66 T/T Ambassador, both had 232's in front. I had an M37 from a 67 American. If they changed to M37 in 66 they must have just hung on to the M35 for the torque tube cars until the last of their run in 66.  

Straightend the bracket out a smidge at both bends, think i'll be able to adjust now! THANKS everyone for your help and suggestions! I think I'll take her out this weekend after all.....