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iffray · 04-10-2008, 10:11 PM

i'm looking for a good way to tighten up the rod linkage from the column shifter to the trans on my 69 C10.. i haven't been able to find bushings for it and haven't had much luck with making anything that works well. the main source of the sloppyness is where the rods connect to the trans. the pins on the rods have holes for cotter pins in lieu of threads and are about half the diameter of the hole in the linkage on the trans. i'm going to try cutting down skateboard bushings and threading the end of the pins in the rods... not sure how well it'll work though. anyone got any bright ideas or know of a source for parts? LMC doesn't have 'em

Blue71LWB · 04-11-2008, 12:40 AM

http://www.classicchevy.com/product....4&dept_id=1889
These should work.

Or you could search for bushings on http://www.mcmaster.com/. They should have something that will work.

Thanks,

heyjoe · 04-11-2008, 01:16 AM

Aren't these still available through Chevy parts dept. I know I bought some a couple of years ago.

HUEVUDO · 04-11-2008, 01:31 AM

I had an original 64 Impala 2 door with Three on the Tree. Same thing happened to me. New bushings kit from a Chevy parts place and your done. Do not cut anything, when you buy the kit it becomes perfect again.

iffray · 04-11-2008, 02:04 AM

thanks! didn't expect chevy to have 'em.

Sammy · 04-11-2008, 02:01 AM

Usually after replacing the bushings & still it locks up between 1st & 2nd you adjust the tube for more tension. If you run out of room then the shifting tube is worn too much inside the column.

Green Machine · 04-11-2008, 03:39 AM

I saw it on the board sometime, that the rubber bushing that fits the automatic column is still available, don't know if it would be aftermarket or GM but it is supposed to fit the 3 speed linkage, don't know if top an bottom bushings are the same on that, but they are supposed to fit. might be worth a shot, might want to do some research, I can't verify that is true though.

heyjoe · 04-11-2008, 04:49 AM

3 Speed Manual Column Shifter Adjustment by GREEN MACHINE
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=215307

1966gmc · 04-11-2008, 05:14 AM

Anytime I had a problem with mine,I just wiggled the linkages and all was good again.I'd rather have my 3spd on the tree back then have a Th350.The only reason I swapped it out was so my g/f could drive the truck.

04-10-2008, 10:11 PM	#1
iffray Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: chicago IL Posts: 11	three on the tree is sloppy as can be! i'm looking for a good way to tighten up the rod linkage from the column shifter to the trans on my 69 C10.. i haven't been able to find bushings for it and haven't had much luck with making anything that works well. the main source of the sloppyness is where the rods connect to the trans. the pins on the rods have holes for cotter pins in lieu of threads and are about half the diameter of the hole in the linkage on the trans. i'm going to try cutting down skateboard bushings and threading the end of the pins in the rods... not sure how well it'll work though. anyone got any bright ideas or know of a source for parts? LMC doesn't have 'em

04-11-2008, 12:40 AM	#2
Blue71LWB Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 120	Re: three on the tree is sloppy as can be! http://www.classicchevy.com/product....4&dept_id=1889 These should work. Or you could search for bushings on http://www.mcmaster.com/. They should have something that will work. Thanks, __________________ Working on my first 1,000 post. I'm sure I'll get there before this project is over . Last edited by Blue71LWB; 04-11-2008 at 12:49 AM.

04-11-2008, 01:16 AM	#3
heyjoe Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New Orleans area Posts: 198	Re: three on the tree is sloppy as can be! Aren't these still available through Chevy parts dept. I know I bought some a couple of years ago. __________________ '67 C20 small window Fleetside - 250 inline 6 - 3 on the tree - heavy duty clutch, brakes, rear springs - 17.5 wheels w/bias ply tires - AM radio - heater.

04-11-2008, 01:31 AM	#4
HUEVUDO Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 239	Re: three on the tree is sloppy as can be! I had an original 64 Impala 2 door with Three on the Tree. Same thing happened to me. New bushings kit from a Chevy parts place and your done. Do not cut anything, when you buy the kit it becomes perfect again.

04-11-2008, 02:04 AM	#5
iffray Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: chicago IL Posts: 11	Re: three on the tree is sloppy as can be! thanks! didn't expect chevy to have 'em.

04-11-2008, 02:01 AM	#6
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: three on the tree is sloppy as can be! Usually after replacing the bushings & still it locks up between 1st & 2nd you adjust the tube for more tension. If you run out of room then the shifting tube is worn too much inside the column. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

04-11-2008, 03:39 AM	#7
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: three on the tree is sloppy as can be! I saw it on the board sometime, that the rubber bushing that fits the automatic column is still available, don't know if it would be aftermarket or GM but it is supposed to fit the 3 speed linkage, don't know if top an bottom bushings are the same on that, but they are supposed to fit. might be worth a shot, might want to do some research, I can't verify that is true though. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

04-11-2008, 04:49 AM	#8
heyjoe Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New Orleans area Posts: 198	Re: three on the tree is sloppy as can be! 3 Speed Manual Column Shifter Adjustment by GREEN MACHINE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=215307 __________________ '67 C20 small window Fleetside - 250 inline 6 - 3 on the tree - heavy duty clutch, brakes, rear springs - 17.5 wheels w/bias ply tires - AM radio - heater.

04-11-2008, 05:14 AM	#9
1966gmc Why does it taste purple? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cambridge Md Posts: 621	Re: three on the tree is sloppy as can be! Anytime I had a problem with mine,I just wiggled the linkages and all was good again.I'd rather have my 3spd on the tree back then have a Th350.The only reason I swapped it out was so my g/f could drive the truck.



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