Another Column shift sloppy linkage problem - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

djmachinist · 06-17-2010, 10:09 AM

During my build of my 69 GMC C-1500, I replaced the Steering Column with a re-built CPP unit. I replace the stock linkage with a Kugal unit. The Tranny is a Re-built Turbo 350. So...all components are new. When I first started driving the truck on the street back in May, the shifter was fairly tight and you could feel a slight detent action when using the shifter. Not as much detent as I would like, but acceptable. Now, the shifter has become very sloppy. I've got about 1 inch of play in the linkage. Also, My Neutral Safety switch is not working, I think this also related to linkage slop. Where is the detent plate located? Internal or external to the T-350?

Any thoughts on what the problem may be?

Thanks,
Dale

djmachinist · 06-17-2010, 12:56 PM

Anybody?

djmachinist · 06-17-2010, 04:06 PM

Any takers?

06-17-2010, 10:09 AM	#1
djmachinist Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 253	Another Column shift sloppy linkage problem During my build of my 69 GMC C-1500, I replaced the Steering Column with a re-built CPP unit. I replace the stock linkage with a Kugal unit. The Tranny is a Re-built Turbo 350. So...all components are new. When I first started driving the truck on the street back in May, the shifter was fairly tight and you could feel a slight detent action when using the shifter. Not as much detent as I would like, but acceptable. Now, the shifter has become very sloppy. I've got about 1 inch of play in the linkage. Also, My Neutral Safety switch is not working, I think this also related to linkage slop. Where is the detent plate located? Internal or external to the T-350? Any thoughts on what the problem may be? Thanks, Dale __________________ 1969 GMC SWB FLEETSIDE ZZ 383 CRATE MOTOR,700R4,& 3.73 POSI & VINTAGE AIR DALE JONES MY BUILD THREAD: "69 GMC SHORT FLEET" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388447

06-17-2010, 12:56 PM	#2
djmachinist Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 253	Re: Another Column shift sloppy linkage problem Anybody? __________________ 1969 GMC SWB FLEETSIDE ZZ 383 CRATE MOTOR,700R4,& 3.73 POSI & VINTAGE AIR DALE JONES MY BUILD THREAD: "69 GMC SHORT FLEET" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388447

06-17-2010, 04:06 PM	#3
djmachinist Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 253	Re: Another Column shift sloppy linkage problem Any takers? __________________ 1969 GMC SWB FLEETSIDE ZZ 383 CRATE MOTOR,700R4,& 3.73 POSI & VINTAGE AIR DALE JONES MY BUILD THREAD: "69 GMC SHORT FLEET" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388447



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