Dash and steering colum questions ?

[Ghernandez66]

Alright so Im trying to get everything in my truck working now that its running good and before I paint it.
I got really lucky and scored an auto 3 speed column to replace my 3 on the tree old column everything on the install was easy but I ran into this issue.

1. The gear indicator seems to be off by a little when the truck in on park it shows the needle behind park but when the truck is in reverse is like between reverse and park and all the gears the same way is there and adjustment I can make to this with out having to remove indicator and moving it? Im trying to also get my lighting working which brings me to my second question

2. The gear indicator had a light bulb that im guessing it wasn't pre wired to my factory harness since this was an original 3 on the tree. is there a way to get it working ? maybe pullinga wire from my dash lights? anybody has a good wiring diagram to get an idea if its possible?

Thanks guys

[Ghernandez66]

Park

reverse

3rd gear

[DPowers]

What trans linkage are you using?

[Ghernandez66]

Originally Posted by DPowers

What trans linkage are you using?

I'm not sure but here are some pictures hopefully they help. Thanks

[Wrenchbender Ret]

The only way I have found to adjust one is to loosen the column clamps & turn the mast jacket. It looks like yours is off center. Then you will probably have to readjust the link.

[DPowers]

That is what I would try as well. Turn it a bit clockwise.

[Ghernandez66]

Ok so I'm a little lost I never messed with this column so not sure what bolts to losses or what to turn can you guys please show me what to do maybe in a picture? I would really appreciate it thanks guys

[DPowers]

Its pretty straight forward. Loosen the bracket underneath the dash that secures the column tube (loosen- not remove). You will also need to loosen the ring on the outside of the firewall where it comes through and the linkage nut to allow the column to turn.

[Ghernandez66]

Originally Posted by DPowers

Its pretty straight forward. Loosen the bracket underneath the dash that secures the column tube (loosen- not remove). You will also need to loosen the ring on the outside of the firewall where it comes through and the linkage nut to allow the column to turn.

Thanks I will try this as soon as I get back to where the truck is staying. I hope this works .
Any idea on the lighting of the gear indicator