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Re: Sloppy shift linkage at the transmission
I've been thinking about the weld option. I'm not the best at building up an edge, but I could practice on some scrap.
I have an old Lokar shift rod kit, that doesn't work on my truck due to the large angle from the column lever to the trans shift shaft lever. But I have an idea I want to try: I have a rod end (heim joint) with a larger deflection angle, and will also try using a 5/16-24 coupling nut as a shift shaft extension. Can't find an 5/16NF nut locally, so will have to order one or make one from two standard nuts. Will post photos if it works.
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Mike
1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 36 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes.
1982 C10 SWB -- converted from 250-six to roller cam 350, Vortec heads -- sold
1981 C10 Silverado LWB, 305, TH350C -- sold, but wish I still had it!
1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming.
Retired as a factory automation products salesman.
Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop.
Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!
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