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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => 4 Wheel Drives => Topic started by: xtremjeepn on March 09, 2008, 07:32:13 pm

Title: Auto trans shifter linkage.....what am I missing?
Post by: xtremjeepn on March 09, 2008, 07:32:13 pm

There is a shift rod and spring from the transmission to the frame. It fits really lose and the shift rod and spring slip right through the frame mount tab/hole.

Does anyone have a parts diagram or picture of what I am missing?  And where can I find the parts???

Title: Re: Auto trans shifter linkage.....what am I missing?
Post by: VileZambonie on March 09, 2008, 07:35:55 pm

There is supposed to be a bushing in there. If your bushing is gone you can just make one out of rubber or nylon. A grommet or a few nylon drain plug gaskets will work.

Title: Re: Auto trans shifter linkage.....what am I missing?
Post by: Monzter on March 13, 2008, 10:27:57 am

You can use a 3/8" or 10mm flat washer to keep the spring in. IF you want to fix it like GM built it go to the local Chevy/GMC dealer or local transmission shop & tell them you want a TH350 / TH400 cross shaft shifter linkage to frame grommet, shouldn't cost more than a buck or two.

Title: Re: Auto trans shifter linkage.....what am I missing?
Post by: xtremjeepn on March 13, 2008, 11:01:19 am

Thanks. I will try the washer first and see how well it works.  (truck is WAY far from original)

Title: Re: Auto trans shifter linkage.....what am I missing?
Post by: Blazin on March 13, 2008, 09:22:07 pm

My blazer has a flat washer and a lug nut in the cup for a bushing! ::)

Title: Re: Auto trans shifter linkage.....what am I missing?
Post by: Monzter on March 13, 2008, 10:15:22 pm

Never thought of an Acorn lug nut, that would work pretty well.

Title: Re: Auto trans shifter linkage.....what am I missing?
Post by: Blazin on March 14, 2008, 07:30:55 am

It was a temporary trail fix that has been in there for about 8 years now!

Title: Re: Auto trans shifter linkage.....what am I missing?
Post by: xtremjeepn on March 14, 2008, 05:36:16 pm

Quote from: Monzter on March 13, 2008, 10:15:22 pm

Never thought of an Acorn lug nut, that would work pretty well.

Hmmm.......Ihave a BUNCH of extras of those laying around. I will give that a try maybe.