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Offline screamin86

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shift linkage
« 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?
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Offline Donut

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Re: shift linkage
« Reply #1 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.)
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Offline screamin86

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Re: shift linkage
« Reply #2 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.
86 k10 lwb 4x4:350 .040 214/224 444/466 112lsa performer rpm 1406 lt's summit racing th350 2800stall
03 yukon xl:tint debadge full boltons
86 ta:lm7 hot cam boltons

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Re: shift linkage
« Reply #3 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.
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Offline screamin86

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Re: shift linkage
« Reply #4 on: April 21, 2010, 09:29:33 pm »
Where is the adjustment bolt?
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03 yukon xl:tint debadge full boltons
86 ta:lm7 hot cam boltons

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Re: shift linkage
« Reply #5 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.
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Offline screamin86

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Re: shift linkage
« Reply #6 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?
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03 yukon xl:tint debadge full boltons
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Re: shift linkage
« Reply #7 on: April 22, 2010, 12:20:37 am »
To the right of the red arrow...



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Re: shift linkage
« Reply #8 on: April 22, 2010, 12:26:59 am »
thanks alot ill climb under tomarrow and see what i can do! :)
86 k10 lwb 4x4:350 .040 214/224 444/466 112lsa performer rpm 1406 lt's summit racing th350 2800stall
03 yukon xl:tint debadge full boltons
86 ta:lm7 hot cam boltons

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Re: shift linkage
« Reply #9 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!
86 k10 lwb 4x4:350 .040 214/224 444/466 112lsa performer rpm 1406 lt's summit racing th350 2800stall
03 yukon xl:tint debadge full boltons
86 ta:lm7 hot cam boltons