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cantontruck · 02-11-2005, 07:57 PM

I purchased a 1972 Chevy a few months back and the gear indicators do not match the gear that the truck is in. I can line up a couple on either end of the indicator by moving the lickage from the column to the transmisson. Any ideas on how to fix this problem?

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-11-2005, 08:01 PM

ASIDE FROM THE "P" , "R" , AND THE "N" HERE IS WHATS LEFT

WELL IF IT'S A POWERGLIDE IT WILL JUST HAVE A "D" AND A "L"

TURBO 350/400 WILL HAVE A "D" AND THEN A "L2" AND A "L1"

700R4 WOULD BE A SWAPPED IN UNIT "D" , "3" , "2" , AND "1"

I THINK THIS IS ALL CORRECT, KINDA TIRED AT THE MOMENT

cantontruck · 02-11-2005, 09:18 PM

The letters on the indicator are: Park. R,N,D,L2,L1

teamharvey · 02-11-2005, 09:51 PM

Do you know what tranny you have ?

cantontruck · 02-11-2005, 09:59 PM

The transmission is a 350.

71Shortbed · 02-11-2005, 10:05 PM

I had the same problem. I adjusted it according to the manual and it still didn't line up. I loosened the column clamps and turned the whole column just a bit, replaced the linkage bushing at the column and transmission, and replaced the upper column bushing so that the lever wasn't as loose. Lines up fine now.

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-11-2005, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71Shortbed

I had the same problem. I adjusted it according to the manual and it still didn't line up. I loosened the column clamps and turned the whole column just a bit, replaced the linkage bushing at the column and transmission, and replaced the upper column bushing so that the lever wasn't as loose. Lines up fine now.

MIGHT BE THE BEST WAY TO FIX IT

Longhorn Man · 02-11-2005, 10:11 PM

The stock nontilt columns are junk. When everything wears inside, the shifter won't line up right, and it'll bind and/or be too loose...ect.

02-11-2005, 07:57 PM	#1
cantontruck cantontruck Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canton,Texas Posts: 27	Gear selector indicator I purchased a 1972 Chevy a few months back and the gear indicators do not match the gear that the truck is in. I can line up a couple on either end of the indicator by moving the lickage from the column to the transmisson. Any ideas on how to fix this problem?

02-11-2005, 08:01 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	ASIDE FROM THE "P" , "R" , AND THE "N" HERE IS WHATS LEFT WELL IF IT'S A POWERGLIDE IT WILL JUST HAVE A "D" AND A "L" TURBO 350/400 WILL HAVE A "D" AND THEN A "L2" AND A "L1" 700R4 WOULD BE A SWAPPED IN UNIT "D" , "3" , "2" , AND "1" I THINK THIS IS ALL CORRECT, KINDA TIRED AT THE MOMENT __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

02-11-2005, 09:18 PM	#3
cantontruck cantontruck Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canton,Texas Posts: 27	Letters The letters on the indicator are: Park. R,N,D,L2,L1

02-11-2005, 09:51 PM	#4
teamharvey Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Turlock, Ca Posts: 578	Do you know what tranny you have ? __________________ 71 Custom 20 Deluxe..soon to be SWB 1/2 ton 1 incredible wife 2 great kids

02-11-2005, 09:59 PM	#5
cantontruck cantontruck Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canton,Texas Posts: 27	Transmission The transmission is a 350.

02-11-2005, 10:05 PM	#6
71Shortbed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lilburn, GA Posts: 209	I had the same problem. I adjusted it according to the manual and it still didn't line up. I loosened the column clamps and turned the whole column just a bit, replaced the linkage bushing at the column and transmission, and replaced the upper column bushing so that the lever wasn't as loose. Lines up fine now.

02-11-2005, 10:11 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	The stock nontilt columns are junk. When everything wears inside, the shifter won't line up right, and it'll bind and/or be too loose...ect.



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