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SCOTI · 12-26-2006, 12:42 PM

The linkage rods are different lengths depending on which tramsmission was installed (not all 3spds were the same overall length). I had to swap different rods onto my 68's 3spd column when I swapped to a 3spd from a 69 model truck.

Once the linkage rods were swapped, it worked like intended.

12-26-2006, 12:42 PM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,137	Re: 3 on the tree linkage, is the the same? The linkage rods are different lengths depending on which tramsmission was installed (not all 3spds were the same overall length). I had to swap different rods onto my 68's 3spd column when I swapped to a 3spd from a 69 model truck. Once the linkage rods were swapped, it worked like intended. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 12-26-2006 at 12:43 PM.