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muddyole 69 · 03-21-2008, 04:03 PM

I have a 72 truck with tilt and the trans is a metric style 350 turbo the linkage is not working right and binds. Is there a difference between tilt and non tilt linkage ? I have nothing to campare to as all my other trucks are standard. I just need quick idea of what if anything I can do to fix this also are the linkages the same for the 72 as say a 78 ? I do have a 78 parts truck that I could rob parts to make this go but I was hoping for someones expertise to save the day with a nugget of wisdom. thanks Mike If none of the aforementioned things will fix this I need a complete linkage setup to make this a functional truck again lmk mike

myoldchevytruck · 03-21-2008, 04:25 PM

Mike,

Not really sure if theres a difference between tilt and non-tilt linkage but I recommend someone - check with board member (teeitup, a.k.a. Randy) he's also a site vendor. He should be able to answer your question and most likely has a good, used linkage for sale.

Good Luck

Harry

muddyole 69 · 03-21-2008, 05:28 PM

thanks Harry will give Randy a try mike

JimKshortstep4x4 · 03-22-2008, 02:38 AM

Transmission linkage is the same for tilt and non-tilt columns. After 72 the linkage was changed.

On the binding, I would make sure that the linkage on the tranny is upright.
Here is a pic of the linkage that one of the board members posted which shows how the linkage is assembled.

03-21-2008, 04:03 PM	#1
muddyole 69 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: SE Ohio Posts: 1,121	wtb auto shift linkage need some info as well I have a 72 truck with tilt and the trans is a metric style 350 turbo the linkage is not working right and binds. Is there a difference between tilt and non tilt linkage ? I have nothing to campare to as all my other trucks are standard. I just need quick idea of what if anything I can do to fix this also are the linkages the same for the 72 as say a 78 ? I do have a 78 parts truck that I could rob parts to make this go but I was hoping for someones expertise to save the day with a nugget of wisdom. thanks Mike If none of the aforementioned things will fix this I need a complete linkage setup to make this a functional truck again lmk mike __________________ hav'n fun be'n me Last edited by muddyole 69; 03-21-2008 at 04:05 PM. Reason: can't spell

03-21-2008, 04:25 PM	#2
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Re: wtb auto shift linkage need some info as well Mike, Not really sure if theres a difference between tilt and non-tilt linkage but I recommend someone - check with board member (teeitup, a.k.a. Randy) he's also a site vendor. He should be able to answer your question and most likely has a good, used linkage for sale. Good Luck Harry __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors

03-21-2008, 05:28 PM	#3
muddyole 69 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: SE Ohio Posts: 1,121	Re: wtb auto shift linkage need some info as well thanks Harry will give Randy a try mike __________________ hav'n fun be'n me

03-22-2008, 02:38 AM	#4
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: wtb auto shift linkage need some info as well Transmission linkage is the same for tilt and non-tilt columns. After 72 the linkage was changed. On the binding, I would make sure that the linkage on the tranny is upright. Here is a pic of the linkage that one of the board members posted which shows how the linkage is assembled. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC



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