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Don't say "Oops!", Doctor
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 677
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How to fix a sloppy automatic shifter
Okay, it seems like every stinkin' one of these trucks (and numerous Chevy cars) that I've driven with a column-shift automatic has a sloppy shifter. My 68, for example, has a decent enough spring (the one you pull against to change gears), I guess, but it doesn't have a solid feel between "D" and "2", for example.
What's involved in making these shifters "tight" again? Normally, I'd probably let it go like so many of us do. Driving home tonight, however, I realized that I've picked up the habit of bumping the shifter with my hand just to make sure it's in "D" and not "2". Ugh! It shouldn't be this way!
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1FINE69
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Posts: 239
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I was just askin the same thing on another post. I was told the spring is missing on mine
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" SHOW ME"
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: shelbyville illinois
Posts: 2,624
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ive just gotta shut mine off when ioi get out,, it likes to fall into reverse while idling,,ha ha ha,, i really need to fix that,,lol
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
Posts: 2,693
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And to think I have been told I am full of it when bad mouthing these columns.
In reality, it is a poor design in general. A good van tilt is a good answer, but to properly repair these, you need to inspect/replace/tighten the spring at the bottom of the column, and ensure the shifter tube is properly lubed. A good coat of anti seize in the shifting colar helps if yours has a binding issue too. |
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: missouri city, tx
Posts: 4,486
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my non tilt in my 72 doesnt go into park. and the neutral safety switch doesnt work.
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Designated A-hole!
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
Posts: 36,450
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Talk to Piston. He tightened his up by using tubing as bushings on all the pivot points from the column to the tranny. I have yet to do it, but it's on my to-do list.
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Designated A-hole!
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
Posts: 36,450
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