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Primered_69 · 06-01-2006, 04:35 PM

I just bought another truck and need to get it out of the yard to get it towed to my house but cannot figure how to get it into Neutral.

Tips please

67ChevyRedneck · 06-01-2006, 04:48 PM

It should be if you pull it back and up is R, pull back and down is first, push forward and up is second and push forward and down is 3rd, anywhere in the "middle" should be N. You might want to check to make sure that the gear selectors aren't jammed. (the thingys on the steering column under the hood) They sometimes get "hung up" and won't let you shift at all! Or they get "stuck" in a gear. Mine used to get stuck in Neutral pretty often (like once every couple months.)

Longhorn Man · 06-01-2006, 09:06 PM

and if you can't get it unjamed, undo the drive shaft to drag it outta there.

70 shorty · 06-01-2006, 09:11 PM

I have to climb under mine every once in a while with the 3 spd stick moved to the floor. As was suggested to me, just make sure to block the wheels so you don't become the wheel chock yourself when the linkeage gets free if that in fact is the problem.

shifty · 06-01-2006, 11:59 PM

R . 2
|. /|
| / |
|/ .|
1 . 3

I think that's it, but been forever since I drove my truck so I can't remember.

Neutral is just sitting in the middle of the /

jimfulco · 06-02-2006, 12:03 AM

Looking from the right:

R.....2
........
NNNNN....front of truck is this way -->
........
1.....3

jsbgump · 06-02-2006, 12:15 AM

Were is this truck at. is it local? if so I might be able to help you out.

Primered_69 · 06-02-2006, 10:36 PM

thanks everyone

06-01-2006, 04:35 PM	#1
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	What is the shift pattern for three on the tree I just bought another truck and need to get it out of the yard to get it towed to my house but cannot figure how to get it into Neutral. Tips please __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

06-01-2006, 04:48 PM	#2
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: What is the shift pattern for three on the tree It should be if you pull it back and up is R, pull back and down is first, push forward and up is second and push forward and down is 3rd, anywhere in the "middle" should be N. You might want to check to make sure that the gear selectors aren't jammed. (the thingys on the steering column under the hood) They sometimes get "hung up" and won't let you shift at all! Or they get "stuck" in a gear. Mine used to get stuck in Neutral pretty often (like once every couple months.) __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 06-01-2006 at 04:50 PM.

06-01-2006, 09:06 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: What is the shift pattern for three on the tree and if you can't get it unjamed, undo the drive shaft to drag it outta there.

06-01-2006, 09:11 PM	#4
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	Re: What is the shift pattern for three on the tree I have to climb under mine every once in a while with the 3 spd stick moved to the floor. As was suggested to me, just make sure to block the wheels so you don't become the wheel chock yourself when the linkeage gets free if that in fact is the problem. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

06-01-2006, 11:59 PM	#5
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: What is the shift pattern for three on the tree R . 2 \|. /\| \| / \| \|/ .\| 1 . 3 I think that's it, but been forever since I drove my truck so I can't remember. Neutral is just sitting in the middle of the / __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM. Last edited by shifty; 06-01-2006 at 11:59 PM.

06-02-2006, 12:03 AM	#6
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	Re: What is the shift pattern for three on the tree Looking from the right: R.....2 ........ NNNNN....front of truck is this way --> ........ 1.....3

06-02-2006, 12:15 AM	#7
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: What is the shift pattern for three on the tree Were is this truck at. is it local? if so I might be able to help you out. __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

06-02-2006, 10:36 PM	#8
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Re: What is the shift pattern for three on the tree thanks everyone __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)



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