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KP1972 · 11-16-2002, 10:27 PM

My truck has trouble going into "R" from the gear selector through the steering column. I have to wiggle the gear selector handle like a combination to get Reverse to "kick in". Is there something inside the column that is out of whack??? Or something else. The problem does NOT seem to be in the actual transmission.
THANKS!!!

O'l Buck · 11-17-2002, 01:52 AM

Congratulations, your the newest member of the 30+ year old worn out shift linkage club, welcome, been a member for 3 years myself.....hehe

Fred T · 11-17-2002, 02:59 AM

The bushings in the column can be replaced, I just don't know where to get them. And then you need to keep them lubed so they don't wear them out. And yes, you are a member of a very large group of worn out column shift bushing owners.

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 11-17-2002, 09:32 AM

We have the G.M. shift bushings and male-female trans linkage parts. e-mail if interested. They are in the MISC PARTS section of the online catalog.

Low68 · 11-17-2002, 11:45 AM

why are you complaning? You have a FREE anti-theft devise!

Just kidding.
Low68

11-16-2002, 10:27 PM	#1
KP1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Mansfield Texas Posts: 645	reverse gear in steering column My truck has trouble going into "R" from the gear selector through the steering column. I have to wiggle the gear selector handle like a combination to get Reverse to "kick in". Is there something inside the column that is out of whack??? Or something else. The problem does NOT seem to be in the actual transmission. THANKS!!! __________________ 1972 Chevy Custom/10 www.PictureTrail.com/KP1972 Metroplex Muscle Car Club www.PictureTrail.com/DreamCarArt Last edited by KP1972; 11-16-2002 at 10:29 PM.

11-17-2002, 01:52 AM	#2
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	Congratulations, your the newest member of the 30+ year old worn out shift linkage club, welcome, been a member for 3 years myself.....hehe __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

11-17-2002, 02:59 AM	#3
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	The bushings in the column can be replaced, I just don't know where to get them. And then you need to keep them lubed so they don't wear them out. And yes, you are a member of a very large group of worn out column shift bushing owners. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

11-17-2002, 09:32 AM	#4
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	We have the G.M. shift bushings and male-female trans linkage parts. e-mail if interested. They are in the MISC PARTS section of the online catalog. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

11-17-2002, 11:45 AM	#5
Low68 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 758	why are you complaning? You have a FREE anti-theft devise! Just kidding. Low68 __________________ Build Thread

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