How Do you remove the Shifter on a SM465 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Joey-D · 09-02-2004, 10:41 PM

I pulled my motor and rebuilt the top end and am having one hell of a time lining the motor and tranny up so I decided to drop the tranny, bolt it to the motor and drop it in as one. Now the problem, the shifter handle is like 8 feet long and has to be removed. I can't figure it out, wether it is screwed in real tight or is the a secret I am not aware of. My haynes manual isn't helping much. What do I do?

Russell · 09-03-2004, 12:17 AM

Take a look on the side -- You'll notice a roll pin that needs to be punched out, then the thing should slide out. If you can, take the hump out of your cab, it'll be in the way big time otherwise.

1969 GMC · 09-03-2004, 01:08 AM

on top of the tranny where the shifter goes in, it looks like there is a round metal piece with a slot in the middle for the lever. push down on this little round area and twist, kinda like the childproof safety cap on some pill bottles, and it should pop up. no need to hammer anything out. sorry I cant explain it better

**Captkaos** · 09-03-2004, 10:36 AM

Ditto on what Adam said. Grab the shiny collar push down and twist. Some where a PITA, but that is how it comes off.

*1972C10* · 09-03-2004, 07:35 PM

What i have found to help out is soak it down with wd-40 or penetrating blaster i prefer the latter.. Then get some channel locks and grip the collar right above the ridge push down with the channel locks if it wont push tap with a hammer TAP> and then twist the channel locks to unlock the ring.

Im not too good for explaining but the channel locks will work if its stuck on there.

Joey-D · 09-04-2004, 04:59 PM

Thanks guys, should like a plan, wish me luck

09-02-2004, 10:41 PM	#1
Joey-D City's Articulation Ramp Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: St. Louis Missouri Posts: 452	How Do you remove the Shifter on a SM465 I pulled my motor and rebuilt the top end and am having one hell of a time lining the motor and tranny up so I decided to drop the tranny, bolt it to the motor and drop it in as one. Now the problem, the shifter handle is like 8 feet long and has to be removed. I can't figure it out, wether it is screwed in real tight or is the a secret I am not aware of. My haynes manual isn't helping much. What do I do? __________________ 85 K90 SWB Rockwells 46x19.5 on double beadlocks 20" lift 305/sm465/NP208 Toy 00 Silverado 2wd SWB 4.8 auto 3/4 drop slamair bags esclade rims Daily Driver 06 Harley Sporster 883 low 19?? Zamboni, Really I own a Zamboni! "If your gonna be stupid, then you better be tough."

09-03-2004, 12:17 AM	#2
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Take a look on the side -- You'll notice a roll pin that needs to be punched out, then the thing should slide out. If you can, take the hump out of your cab, it'll be in the way big time otherwise. __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

09-03-2004, 01:08 AM	#3
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	on top of the tranny where the shifter goes in, it looks like there is a round metal piece with a slot in the middle for the lever. push down on this little round area and twist, kinda like the childproof safety cap on some pill bottles, and it should pop up. no need to hammer anything out. sorry I cant explain it better __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

09-03-2004, 10:36 AM	#4
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Ditto on what Adam said. Grab the shiny collar push down and twist. Some where a PITA, but that is how it comes off. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

09-04-2004, 04:59 PM	#6
Joey-D City's Articulation Ramp Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: St. Louis Missouri Posts: 452	Thanks guys, should like a plan, wish me luck __________________ 85 K90 SWB Rockwells 46x19.5 on double beadlocks 20" lift 305/sm465/NP208 Toy 00 Silverado 2wd SWB 4.8 auto 3/4 drop slamair bags esclade rims Daily Driver 06 Harley Sporster 883 low 19?? Zamboni, Really I own a Zamboni! "If your gonna be stupid, then you better be tough."

09-03-2004, 07:35 PM	#5
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	What i have found to help out is soak it down with wd-40 or penetrating blaster i prefer the latter.. Then get some channel locks and grip the collar right above the ridge push down with the channel locks if it wont push tap with a hammer TAP> and then twist the channel locks to unlock the ring. Im not too good for explaining but the channel locks will work if its stuck on there.

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