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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
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HELP finding column shifter collar for 3spd
I am having a bear of a time finding a column shifter collar (see photo of similar item) to replace the worn one on my '69. It seems that the previous owner was a sloppy shifter and now the hole which holds the shifter pin is wallowed out and it lets the shifter arm hang.
I thought this would be something I could find without much trouble (I have replaced them on old Broncos), but I can't find one anywhere. Does anyone make a replacement one? All the big box auto parts stores carry them for other vehicles, but not for a chevy truck that I can find. How have you solved the problem (without going to a floor shifter)? It looks like pot metal so I don't think welding in the hole and then drilling it out for the pin will work, so I am stumped and it is getting tough driving and having it hang in one gear. I am planning on going to an auto tranny at some point and don't want to cut out the floor for a 3spd shifter (plus I don't know if it would fit right with the stock Rockwell transfercase I have in my truck as the transfer case shifter lever is all bent over toward the gas pedal and seems like it would be in the way of a tranny shifter). All help is greatly appreciated. Last edited by Liz; 01-20-2010 at 06:11 PM. Reason: wtb |
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Has more rust than truck...
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Ivanhoe, MN
Posts: 2,421
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Re: HELP finding column shifter collar for 3spd
I've got a complete 3speed column for free here. I'll check it over better when I get home. Let me know if you want it and send your zip for a shipping quote.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=380732 |
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Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area.
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Re: HELP finding column shifter collar for 3spd
Not an uncommon problem since you're dealing with cast aluminum. If it's not too worn you may be able to redrill the hole and put a larger pin in it.
I've got one in my garage but it's also wallowed out. |
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Has more rust than truck...
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Ivanhoe, MN
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Re: HELP finding column shifter collar for 3spd
![]() ![]() ![]() It looks good to me, let me know. |
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Smyrna, Ga
Posts: 1,647
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Re: HELP finding column shifter collar for 3spd
I have the same problem with mine.
If you hanging up between gear you need to adjust the play in your column. look in the FAQ section for a write up on that. |
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