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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Interior & Equipment => Steering Columns => Topic started by: SILSquarebody on August 27, 2026, 05:37:02 pm

Title: Help with Column Shifter
Post by: SILSquarebody on August 27, 2026, 05:37:02 pm

I picked up and 81 K10 the other day. When you go to start it you have to pull up on the shifter for it to start. When you grab hold of the auto shifter on the column it is real sloppy. There has to be something loose I am hoping. Can anyone steer me in the right direction to fix this. Thanks so much in advance.

Title: Re: Help with Column Shifter
Post by: Shifty on August 28, 2026, 03:39:22 pm

Take a quick peek at the mechanical arm as it protrudes from the transmission, the cable end is possibly worn and sloppy. 

Title: Re: Help with Column Shifter
Post by: bd on August 28, 2026, 04:37:09 pm

The small hinge pin that retains the auto trans shift lever in the column may be dislodged, loose or worn out.  Pin looseness at the lever insertion into the top of the column can cause improper deflection of the neutral safety switch lower on the column.

Title: Re: Help with Column Shifter
Post by: zieg85 on August 31, 2026, 03:54:27 pm

Check the condition of the cab mounts.  If the cab is sagging that messes with the whole adjustment.