Loose shift lever pin on factory tilt - how to fix ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Green Machine · 08-10-2008, 01:38 AM

Factory tilt from a 72 we put in our 71. The pin that holds the shift lever in is loose in the shift socket, won't hardly stay in. Looks like small knurling at the top is all that holds the pin in, and the shift socket is worn just a hair to big.

JB weld ? (just a little bit on top) or ??? A manual tran 3 speed uses a roll pin setup, can a tilt be modified to use a roll pin ? This is a nice column, we just had it all apart to replace the turn signal switch and clean and paint it so I would like to save it if at all possible. Thanks.

**SactoJim** · 08-10-2008, 02:32 AM

I have the same problem.....I'll be watching this post.

Andy4639 · 08-10-2008, 03:22 AM

Why not take it out and replace the pin with a new one? That should tighten it up. If the lever is not tight then try some small washers that will fit the pin diamter to take the slack up.

Green Machine · 08-10-2008, 09:25 AM

The pin is just fine, tried another pin from a regular tauto column and didn't change anythng. The hole for the pin in the shift socket is worn loose at the top.

I think the non-tilts are setup the same way too, should be someway to fix these properly, I mean I could stick a bolt and nut through there but thats just not right.

Husker · 08-10-2008, 09:50 AM

How about a brass bushing, you may have to drill hole for bushing but it would tighten it up. If it loosened up again you would just have to replace the bushing.
Ron

teeitup · 08-10-2008, 09:54 AM

I had a guy put a roll pin in mine, its working fine right now, but I don't know how long it will last. Good luck, Randy

**truckdude239** · 08-10-2008, 05:12 PM

weld it up and redrill it?

**KevsClassics** · 08-10-2008, 05:46 PM

There is no correct way to fix that you will have to replace shift bowl.

berencam · 08-10-2008, 07:46 PM

I took a small bolt and a nylon nut and attach it that way. i just took the bolt and cut it down to the exact size i needed. Took up all the slack in the shifter by tightening it.

**Hart_Rod** · 08-11-2008, 03:24 PM

If I'm not mistaken, one of the board vendors sell and oversized pin to fix this. GMCPauls? WES? CLASSICHEARTBEAT?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-11-2008, 08:47 PM

WES? CLASSICHEARTBEAT? We are the same...

I just changed my board name to match my business. I don't know of anyone who is selling oversize pins for this application. We have a few stock (NOS) pins in stock. Could be the pin that is the problem or it could be the housing. If you are taking one 40 year old pin and comparing it to another 40 year old pin, you could get the same result though. WES

**Hart_Rod** · 08-12-2008, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

WES? CLASSICHEARTBEAT? We are the same...

I just changed my board name to match my business. I don't know of anyone who is selling oversize pins for this application. We have a few stock (NOS) pins in stock. Could be the pin that is the problem or it could be the housing. If you are taking one 40 year old pin and comparing it to another 40 year old pin, you could get the same result though. WES

OOOOPPSS!!!! That was a double plug for you Wes,

. Maybe I'm getting senile, but I could of sworn some one was making these......If not, will I get some royalties if someone starts making them?

R/

Luvlegs · 08-12-2008, 02:36 PM

how about expoxy in the hole, LIGHTLY coat the pin with grease/pam or something similiar - when it cures, you can still remove the pin but the expoxy will have the flutes of the pin imprinted in it....

08-10-2008, 01:38 AM	#1
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Loose shift lever pin on factory tilt - how to fix ? Factory tilt from a 72 we put in our 71. The pin that holds the shift lever in is loose in the shift socket, won't hardly stay in. Looks like small knurling at the top is all that holds the pin in, and the shift socket is worn just a hair to big. JB weld ? (just a little bit on top) or ??? A manual tran 3 speed uses a roll pin setup, can a tilt be modified to use a roll pin ? This is a nice column, we just had it all apart to replace the turn signal switch and clean and paint it so I would like to save it if at all possible. Thanks. __________________ 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

08-10-2008, 02:32 AM	#2
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: Loose shift lever pin on factory tilt - how to fix ? I have the same problem.....I'll be watching this post. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

08-10-2008, 03:22 AM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Loose shift lever pin on factory tilt - how to fix ? Why not take it out and replace the pin with a new one? That should tighten it up. If the lever is not tight then try some small washers that will fit the pin diamter to take the slack up. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

08-10-2008, 09:25 AM	#4
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: Loose shift lever pin on factory tilt - how to fix ? The pin is just fine, tried another pin from a regular tauto column and didn't change anythng. The hole for the pin in the shift socket is worn loose at the top. I think the non-tilts are setup the same way too, should be someway to fix these properly, I mean I could stick a bolt and nut through there but thats just not right. __________________ 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

08-10-2008, 09:50 AM	#5
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: Loose shift lever pin on factory tilt - how to fix ? How about a brass bushing, you may have to drill hole for bushing but it would tighten it up. If it loosened up again you would just have to replace the bushing. Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson Last edited by Husker; 08-10-2008 at 09:57 AM.

08-10-2008, 09:54 AM	#6
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: Loose shift lever pin on factory tilt - how to fix ? I had a guy put a roll pin in mine, its working fine right now, but I don't know how long it will last. Good luck, Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

08-10-2008, 05:12 PM	#7
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: Loose shift lever pin on factory tilt - how to fix ? weld it up and redrill it? __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

08-10-2008, 05:46 PM	#8
KevsClassics TILT COLUMN GURU Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 4,276	Re: Loose shift lever pin on factory tilt - how to fix ? There is no correct way to fix that you will have to replace shift bowl.

08-10-2008, 07:46 PM	#9
berencam Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: branson mo Posts: 933	Re: Loose shift lever pin on factory tilt - how to fix ? I took a small bolt and a nylon nut and attach it that way. i just took the bolt and cut it down to the exact size i needed. Took up all the slack in the shifter by tightening it. __________________ 69 chevy c10 350 3 speed manual wood bed build thread here r.i.p. 70 c10 auto 350 build here

08-11-2008, 03:24 PM	#10
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Loose shift lever pin on factory tilt - how to fix ? If I'm not mistaken, one of the board vendors sell and oversized pin to fix this. GMCPauls? WES? CLASSICHEARTBEAT? __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

08-11-2008, 08:47 PM	#11
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Loose shift lever pin on factory tilt - how to fix ? WES? CLASSICHEARTBEAT? We are the same... I just changed my board name to match my business. I don't know of anyone who is selling oversize pins for this application. We have a few stock (NOS) pins in stock. Could be the pin that is the problem or it could be the housing. If you are taking one 40 year old pin and comparing it to another 40 year old pin, you could get the same result though. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

08-12-2008, 02:36 PM	#13
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: Loose shift lever pin on factory tilt - how to fix ? how about expoxy in the hole, LIGHTLY coat the pin with grease/pam or something similiar - when it cures, you can still remove the pin but the expoxy will have the flutes of the pin imprinted in it.... __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!



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