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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: screamin86 on April 21, 2010, 04:50:35 pm

Title: shift linkage
Post by: screamin86 on April 21, 2010, 04:50:35 pm

I've been having some issues with my shifter linkage in my 86 lwb since I put in the new motor and transmission. I replaced all the bussings and the retainer spring and the shift lever is firm into each gear but does not line up right with the indicator and I cannot allways get it all the way into park for it to lock in the parking paw in the transmission.could the linkage arms be bent if so where could I get replacements?

Title: Re: shift linkage
Post by: Donut on April 21, 2010, 06:18:29 pm

Any adjustment on the later models?  My '73 had a bolt down by the transmission, on the shift rod, that would give you some adjustment if needed.
(end of the shift rod to the equalizer arm.)

Title: Re: shift linkage
Post by: screamin86 on April 21, 2010, 06:33:31 pm

I don't believe there is an adjustment bolt but ill take a look. Its kinda aggervating. I live in a hilly area and the e brake doesn't always hold enough.

Title: Re: shift linkage
Post by: VileZambonie on April 21, 2010, 09:07:46 pm

There is an adjustment bolt. Make sure the bushings and spring didn't pop out. Make sure the shift tube isn't cracked. Once you adjust it you can adjust your prindl gauge to line up.

Title: Re: shift linkage
Post by: screamin86 on April 21, 2010, 09:29:33 pm

Where is the adjustment bolt?

Title: Re: shift linkage
Post by: VileZambonie on April 21, 2010, 09:31:48 pm

Follow the linkage rod from the shift tube on the column down near the bellhousing. You can't miss it.

Title: Re: shift linkage
Post by: screamin86 on April 21, 2010, 09:59:45 pm

Is it where the two rods intersect and the one goes into the bushing on the frame with the spring?

Title: Re: shift linkage
Post by: beastie_3 on April 22, 2010, 12:20:37 am

To the right of the red arrow...


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Title: Re: shift linkage
Post by: screamin86 on April 22, 2010, 12:26:59 am

thanks alot ill climb under tomarrow and see what i can do! :)

Title: Re: shift linkage
Post by: screamin86 on April 22, 2010, 08:28:57 pm

Thanks that fixed my problem just couldn't get the bolt to screw all the way back in but the rod doesn't slip!