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ChevyDude · 05-17-2006, 09:30 AM

I need some more help: My engine 350 V8 is now in and I've now got the new ARP flexplate bolts and torque converter bolts. Monster Motorsports
700R4 tranny goes in today, tomorrow or the next day soon as I have time and got me thinking I don't have any linkage. Somehow I was thinking of Lokar cable linkage...maybe from Summit: http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

I have a stock truck tilt column and haven't measured yet if it's 2" or 2.25"???

Is this a good plan or is there something better out there, thanks guys!

Alex

Oldtruckfanatic · 05-17-2006, 10:48 AM

That cable setup looks nice and have put them it before. Lokar also makes a rod linkage kit that hooks up like factory linkage they come in two lengths and are set up so you can choose the length closest to what you need and cut it to fit from there. It then hooks up the the arm on the steering column and the arm on the transmission (A nice aluminum adjustable transmission arm is in the kit, It's slotted so you can adjust the throw to make the detents on the transmission and the indicator on the column line up correctly.) I buy them from the summit here too. Either way works great just another choice to look at.

ChevyDude · 05-17-2006, 11:02 AM

Thanks for responding oldtruckfanatic! Is this the set-up you are talking about? I don't see the two lengths?

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

Oldtruckfanatic · 05-17-2006, 11:09 AM

Yep thats the kit. They used to come in two lengths though but I haven't installed one in about a year maybe they found they only needed one kit.

ChevyDude · 05-17-2006, 11:27 AM

Cool....I have options, LOL! It would be nice to be able to line evrything up on the shift indicator...wonder if the cable one has the same capabilities???

Any opinions which one?

Alex

Oldtruckfanatic · 05-17-2006, 11:30 AM

The cable one i adjustable too but it's a little more complicated to use. Also it's very very important to make sure there are no tight bends in the cable at all and that it's far enough away from the exhaust. I had one about two inches from an exhaust on a bagged 37 ford because it was all the room I had and it melted the plastic liner inside the cable and siezed the cable at a car show. it was a real drag.

ChevyDude · 05-17-2006, 12:48 PM

Does the rod one come with all the necessary brackets? If so, I'll go that route...also only $39.00!

ChevyDude · 05-18-2006, 12:33 AM

Ordered the Lokar rod linkage today along with two Dynomax Super Turbo Mufflers....getting closer! Thanks you guys for all the help!

Alex

Orange · 05-18-2006, 02:03 PM

Got some pics for you guys. For bandwidth's sake - here the directory - just click as you go. Remember, this is a TH350 - not 700R4...same rod kit though.

http://slickorange.com/lokar/
L1 - Where the top of the rod attached to the column.
L2 - The rod going down to the tranny.
L3 - The rod going down to the tranny (you can see the bend here).
L4 - Attached to the tranny (yes, I have a leak at my input shaft).
L5 - View back up to the column.
L6 - Looking down from behind - best overall shot I could get.

Let me know if you have any questions. I'll try to answer the best I can.

Orange · 05-19-2006, 08:51 AM

TTT for those of you who didn't see those pics I posted yesterday.
They are in the link there.

ChevyDude · 05-19-2006, 10:04 AM

Pics help, thanks Orange!!! My trans is now in and awaiting all the hook ups and crossmember positioning.

05-17-2006, 09:30 AM	#1
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Linkage question: I need some more help: My engine 350 V8 is now in and I've now got the new ARP flexplate bolts and torque converter bolts. Monster Motorsports 700R4 tranny goes in today, tomorrow or the next day soon as I have time and got me thinking I don't have any linkage. Somehow I was thinking of Lokar cable linkage...maybe from Summit: http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku I have a stock truck tilt column and haven't measured yet if it's 2" or 2.25"??? Is this a good plan or is there something better out there, thanks guys! Alex Attached Images

05-17-2006, 10:48 AM	#2
Oldtruckfanatic Truck junkie Join Date: May 2006 Location: Reno NV Posts: 697	Re: Linkage question: That cable setup looks nice and have put them it before. Lokar also makes a rod linkage kit that hooks up like factory linkage they come in two lengths and are set up so you can choose the length closest to what you need and cut it to fit from there. It then hooks up the the arm on the steering column and the arm on the transmission (A nice aluminum adjustable transmission arm is in the kit, It's slotted so you can adjust the throw to make the detents on the transmission and the indicator on the column line up correctly.) I buy them from the summit here too. Either way works great just another choice to look at.

05-17-2006, 11:02 AM	#3
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Linkage question: Thanks for responding oldtruckfanatic! Is this the set-up you are talking about? I don't see the two lengths? http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

05-17-2006, 11:09 AM	#4
Oldtruckfanatic Truck junkie Join Date: May 2006 Location: Reno NV Posts: 697	Re: Linkage question: Yep thats the kit. They used to come in two lengths though but I haven't installed one in about a year maybe they found they only needed one kit.

05-17-2006, 11:27 AM	#5
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Linkage question: Cool....I have options, LOL! It would be nice to be able to line evrything up on the shift indicator...wonder if the cable one has the same capabilities??? Any opinions which one? Alex

05-17-2006, 11:30 AM	#6
Oldtruckfanatic Truck junkie Join Date: May 2006 Location: Reno NV Posts: 697	Re: Linkage question: The cable one i adjustable too but it's a little more complicated to use. Also it's very very important to make sure there are no tight bends in the cable at all and that it's far enough away from the exhaust. I had one about two inches from an exhaust on a bagged 37 ford because it was all the room I had and it melted the plastic liner inside the cable and siezed the cable at a car show. it was a real drag.

05-17-2006, 12:48 PM	#7
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Linkage question: Does the rod one come with all the necessary brackets? If so, I'll go that route...also only $39.00!

05-18-2006, 12:33 AM	#8
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Linkage question: Ordered the Lokar rod linkage today along with two Dynomax Super Turbo Mufflers....getting closer! Thanks you guys for all the help! Alex

05-18-2006, 02:03 PM	#9
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: Linkage question: Got some pics for you guys. For bandwidth's sake - here the directory - just click as you go. Remember, this is a TH350 - not 700R4...same rod kit though. http://slickorange.com/lokar/ L1 - Where the top of the rod attached to the column. L2 - The rod going down to the tranny. L3 - The rod going down to the tranny (you can see the bend here). L4 - Attached to the tranny (yes, I have a leak at my input shaft). L5 - View back up to the column. L6 - Looking down from behind - best overall shot I could get. Let me know if you have any questions. I'll try to answer the best I can. __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

05-19-2006, 08:51 AM	#10
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: Linkage question: TTT for those of you who didn't see those pics I posted yesterday. They are in the link there. Last edited by Orange; 05-19-2006 at 08:51 AM.

05-19-2006, 10:04 AM	#11
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Linkage question: Pics help, thanks Orange!!! My trans is now in and awaiting all the hook ups and crossmember positioning. Last edited by ChevyDude; 05-19-2006 at 10:04 AM.



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