Shift Tower Removal Question (Muncie SM465) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

fixerman · 07-18-2005, 12:14 PM

Hi
I am a newbie that has been working hard to restore a 1968 C10 Stepside. I was going to remove the engine and tranny at the same time and ran into a problem. I removed the bolts from the shift tower and tried to take the whole thing out as an assembly. It would only move about a half an inch upward. I then suspected that the shifter may need to be removed first so I tried to drive the roll pin out but then figured out that there are two of them installed from opposite sides. Does anyone know how to remove the shift tower? I'm stuck!

Thanks,

Tyler

**CPNE** · 07-18-2005, 12:46 PM

I think you need to put it in reverse for the shift forks to clear to lift up the cover, been a while. The shift lever is not your problem. However, you'll probably want to remove that as well, (after putting it in reverse), to do that all you do is press down and twist the spring loaded cup that the roll pins engage. A pair of pliers comes in handy for this.

fixerman · 07-18-2005, 12:49 PM

Thanks a bunch, I will give it a try.

Tyler

*wolfthing2000* · 07-18-2005, 04:43 PM

From recent teardown I had instructions that got the cover off like so: engage into reverse but just slightly entering the nesh, then pull up.

The shift cane is easy" Push down with screwdriver in right hand and turn counterclockwise on the tin retainer that is over the spring and ball. This releases the retainer from the roll pins and shifter cane comes straight up. Neutral is fine for this.

07-18-2005, 12:14 PM	#1
fixerman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Idaho Posts: 12	Shift Tower Removal Question (Muncie SM465) Hi I am a newbie that has been working hard to restore a 1968 C10 Stepside. I was going to remove the engine and tranny at the same time and ran into a problem. I removed the bolts from the shift tower and tried to take the whole thing out as an assembly. It would only move about a half an inch upward. I then suspected that the shifter may need to be removed first so I tried to drive the roll pin out but then figured out that there are two of them installed from opposite sides. Does anyone know how to remove the shift tower? I'm stuck! Thanks, Tyler

07-18-2005, 12:46 PM	#2
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	I think you need to put it in reverse for the shift forks to clear to lift up the cover, been a while. The shift lever is not your problem. However, you'll probably want to remove that as well, (after putting it in reverse), to do that all you do is press down and twist the spring loaded cup that the roll pins engage. A pair of pliers comes in handy for this. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

07-18-2005, 12:49 PM	#3
fixerman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Idaho Posts: 12	Thanks a bunch, I will give it a try. Tyler

07-18-2005, 04:43 PM	#4
wolfthing2000 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,276	From recent teardown I had instructions that got the cover off like so: engage into reverse but just slightly entering the nesh, then pull up. The shift cane is easy" Push down with screwdriver in right hand and turn counterclockwise on the tin retainer that is over the spring and ball. This releases the retainer from the roll pins and shifter cane comes straight up. Neutral is fine for this.



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