Adjusting shift indicator
 

I have an 85 with th350 and on the column it has the correct 3 spd indicator but for some reason it is off. When I am in regular drive(D) it is pointing to neutral. Is there some way to adjust the indicator or linkage?

Re: Adjusting shift indicator
 

Yes - it has a little "edge clip" that clips to the side of the steering column bowl. You can scooot that clip one way or the other to adjust.

Incidently, we do that with the trans in neutral. Put the shift lever in Neutral and move the needle to "N"; that way you are more accurate in the middle and any error is moved to the ends of the travel (to L, which you don't use often, and to P, which is pretty robust).

K

Re: Adjusting shift indicator
 

Also note, I would check the shift linkage under the truck where the goes from the trans to the frame. At the frame end there should be a teflon button with a spring behind it. The springs are noted to rust away leaving the linkage sloopy. The button will last forever. If you find this, remove the linkage and put a new spring in and adjust the linkage. Make sure trans is in neutral, make sure gearshift is in the neutral "gate", then tighten the linkage back up again. After that do what Keith said to do and you'll be good to go. Grease everything up good. Jim

Re: Adjusting shift indicator
 

There isn't a spring or button to my knowledge, so I will look into getting one.

Re: Adjusting shift indicator
 

My bushing (button) is missing in action. You guys have any Idea where to get one? Maybe even a part number?