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72 PRNDL gear shift issue
My 72 truck I have to move it down to almost L1 L2 for it to fully engage to Drive.. So if you were to move it up to D the handle falls down... Is this a clip issue, or something lower on the transmission?
Also is there away I can fix where I dont have to jam it up into park? I have to use some force to get it up into park. |
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Sounds like ya need to adjust yer shift linkage? Block wheels, set park brake. Check linkage where shift linkage connects to column for worn bushing or link arm. Repair as needed. Loosen nut on linkage at base of steer column where shift linkage connects to column. Put trans into park or neutral, no matter what it says at indicator. Have someone hold shifter into whatever gear your trans is in, and tighten adj. nut. May have to repeat as necessary until ya get it right. Hope this helps?
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Re: 72 PRNDL gear shift issue
I kind of know what your taking about. Today I looked at it. Now at the top where there is a nut to the linkage it appears that there is like a fan that when you shift, the lever goes down. Those "fan blades" however you want to call them look worn.
Could this be the problem? |
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Re: 72 PRNDL gear shift issue
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Re: 72 PRNDL gear shift issue
pics????
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Re: 72 PRNDL gear shift issue
I would have someone shift the truck (with it turned off of coarse) and watch the adjuster to see if it is slipping on the shift rod. If so, tighten the 9/16 bolt once you adjust it. If not the it sounds like you may have lost the rubber grommet and steel sleeve out of the shift arm at the bottom of the column. You may also have worn linkage issues. If the first thing doesn't solve your problem, then you will need to take it apart to inspect for ware. WES
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Re: 72 PRNDL gear shift issue
GO to this to adjust and tighten up, it might help on post #8
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...18#post3959618
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Re: 72 PRNDL gear shift issue
Well I managed to do that now the holes where the screws were arent lining up... Its like the holes somehow have drifted up a bit, and I cant find anything to move them back down. I tried sticking something in the hole to push it downward to line up with the bracket and screw, however Im having no such luck.
Has anyone ever experienced this before? |
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Re: 72 PRNDL gear shift issue
Do not stick anything in holes/be careful you could ruin threads. Try turning outside with pipe wrench and hold inner shaft crescent/visegrip to take out play. Lets us know how it turns out.
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