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gmc-rob · 12-28-2002, 01:12 AM

I went to back out of the drive way and something broke in the shift mechanism. Now it only works between neutral and drive. It has been hard to more for the past 6 months and I have tried to lubricate it without luck, what do I need to take apart to fix and lubricate, this is my only transportation at the moment. Thank you for your help. ROB

**COBALT** · 12-28-2002, 05:41 AM

Need more info. automatic? manual? In the column, or floor shifter, or at the transmission???

gmc-rob · 12-28-2002, 10:04 AM

Opps, sorry about that, it is a 1972 Chevrolet Chyenne, it is an automatic with a column shift and the problem seems to be in the column part. The reason the mechanism is hard to move could be in the trans or the column but then there was a loud bang when I pulled on the lever as hard as I could to get the thing out of park and now the lever flops back and forth because it appears something in the column broke. Thank you for your help. ROB

vcrazy8 · 12-28-2002, 11:04 AM

My shifter did the same thing before. I would check the bracket on the trans linkage that goes to the frame. The part the spring pushes on was wallowed out and I had to use a washer to hold the spring in place.

sub4rvr · 12-28-2002, 12:03 PM

Could someone post a picture of the shift linkage at tranny, with the little spring? I put mine back together last week, and it is hard to get into and out of park also.

JoetheMobster · 12-28-2002, 01:15 PM

Ahhh, I love my standard tranny setup! :p

EDIT:

Actually, no I don't!! LOL. Mine can be a pain in the ass when it's cold out. The shifter is stiff as hell when the mercury drops.

JoetheMobster · 12-28-2002, 01:19 PM

Don't know if these help, but these appear to be the only tranny pics I have! (to owner: hope you don't mind that I posted these)

#1

JoetheMobster · 12-28-2002, 01:21 PM

#2

(stinkin 30 sec between posts rule!! :p ) kidding

Jefe · 12-28-2002, 01:49 PM

WOW! I was like that setup in the pic looks familiar...ITS MINE!! hehe. Its ok if you use it. I am damned proud of it....m20 4 speed.

hehe

Douglas.

gmc-rob · 12-28-2002, 05:00 PM

After looking at the sitiation in the day light, the problem is in the column. I was able to manipulate the linkage from under the hood to get it into reverse to get to work but now I have to take the column apart to fix the problem, any suggestions or advise?

12-28-2002, 11:04 AM	#4
vcrazy8 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: florence alabama Posts: 81	My shifter did the same thing before. I would check the bracket on the trans linkage that goes to the frame. The part the spring pushes on was wallowed out and I had to use a washer to hold the spring in place. __________________ 72 Custom Deluxe, Viper red with a 383 HT

12-28-2002, 12:03 PM	#5
sub4rvr Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Palm Springs, Ca. Posts: 574	Could someone post a picture of the shift linkage at tranny, with the little spring? I put mine back together last week, and it is hard to get into and out of park also. __________________ 72 C10 Suburban 90 S10 57 F100 (2) 67 Mustang (2) 69 Torino GT 00 Mustang GT Conv.

12-28-2002, 01:15 PM	#6
JoetheMobster Listening since '86 Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 1,799	Ahhh, I love my standard tranny setup! :p EDIT: Actually, no I don't!! LOL. Mine can be a pain in the ass when it's cold out. The shifter is stiff as hell when the mercury drops. __________________ 2007 Saturn Aura - hey it WAS a GM product

12-28-2002, 01:19 PM	#7
JoetheMobster Listening since '86 Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 1,799	Don't know if these help, but these appear to be the only tranny pics I have! (to owner: hope you don't mind that I posted these) #1 Attached Images __________________ 2007 Saturn Aura - hey it WAS a GM product

12-28-2002, 01:21 PM	#8
JoetheMobster Listening since '86 Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 1,799	#2 (stinkin 30 sec between posts rule!! :p ) kidding Attached Images __________________ 2007 Saturn Aura - hey it WAS a GM product

12-28-2002, 01:12 AM	#1
gmc-rob Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Saskatoon,SK Canada Posts: 41	Broken shift mechanism I went to back out of the drive way and something broke in the shift mechanism. Now it only works between neutral and drive. It has been hard to more for the past 6 months and I have tried to lubricate it without luck, what do I need to take apart to fix and lubricate, this is my only transportation at the moment. Thank you for your help. ROB

12-28-2002, 05:41 AM	#2
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	Need more info. automatic? manual? In the column, or floor shifter, or at the transmission??? __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

12-28-2002, 10:04 AM	#3
gmc-rob Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Saskatoon,SK Canada Posts: 41	Opps, sorry about that, it is a 1972 Chevrolet Chyenne, it is an automatic with a column shift and the problem seems to be in the column part. The reason the mechanism is hard to move could be in the trans or the column but then there was a loud bang when I pulled on the lever as hard as I could to get the thing out of park and now the lever flops back and forth because it appears something in the column broke. Thank you for your help. ROB

12-28-2002, 01:49 PM	#9
Jefe Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Chandler, Arizona, USA Posts: 299	WOW! I was like that setup in the pic looks familiar...ITS MINE!! hehe. Its ok if you use it. I am damned proud of it....m20 4 speed. hehe Douglas.

12-28-2002, 05:00 PM	#10
gmc-rob Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Saskatoon,SK Canada Posts: 41	After looking at the sitiation in the day light, the problem is in the column. I was able to manipulate the linkage from under the hood to get it into reverse to get to work but now I have to take the column apart to fix the problem, any suggestions or advise?



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