Lower shift linkage for 402/400TH - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 09-03-2017, 05:14 PM

These came off a 71. My 72 has the same. By chance anyone know where to get more of the retainer washers for the shift lever spring? The hole in these retainers are oblong. Classic Industries sells a replacement shift lever with one of these retainers, or similar. The original used two.

Haven't put things together, but I believe the bushing replacement per this image should work. Thank you.

Edit: Just threw one of those bushings on my 72, works fine. The shaft is a pinch longer than original, so I shaved it off. Didn't do anything to the flange side. If anything, seems to be a better fit.

09-03-2017, 05:14 PM	#1
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,385	Lower shift linkage for 402/400TH These came off a 71. My 72 has the same. By chance anyone know where to get more of the retainer washers for the shift lever spring? The hole in these retainers are oblong. Classic Industries sells a replacement shift lever with one of these retainers, or similar. The original used two. Haven't put things together, but I believe the bushing replacement per this image should work. Thank you. Edit: Just threw one of those bushings on my 72, works fine. The shaft is a pinch longer than original, so I shaved it off. Didn't do anything to the flange side. If anything, seems to be a better fit. Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly guide (kit) for restoring this truck from the ground up, complete with details including full hardware descriptions. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM. My build thread, with some info. about the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 09-03-2017 at 06:20 PM.



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