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67k-20 · 10-03-2005, 11:52 AM

My question is about the adjuting the linkage between the column and the rods going to the transmission. the piece in the column does not always engage the rods. I tried to turn the ring that is held to the column by the single bolt and that helped a little but it still miss most of the time. Any help would be welcome. I do not want to buy a gnome to ride under the hood to help me with my gear changes.

*aquik72gmc350* · 10-03-2005, 01:28 PM

Check your pivot points. You might have to change washers. You might also want to grease your pivot points. I had alot of problems so I moved to a floor shifter instead.

sneakysnake · 10-03-2005, 02:21 PM

If you have loosened and adjusted the bolts and plate at the bottom of the column and its still sloppy your probably due a swap or rebuild.

67k-20 · 10-04-2005, 02:39 PM

If i choose to rebuild are the parts i will need still available. My truck is a 3/4 ton 4 wheel drive if i decided to go the floor would the trans hump from a 4 speed work with out any modification. thanks for the input so far.

shifty · 10-04-2005, 11:37 PM

if nothing else, i'll sell or trade you mine for a tilt or straight column without the 3spd linkage and collar. mine was still in good shape and i am moving to a 6spd on floor and power steering, so i don't need it. i'll reimburse you with cash + my column if you can score one in excellent shape

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10-03-2005, 11:52 AM	#1
67k-20 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 15	3 speed adjustment ? My question is about the adjuting the linkage between the column and the rods going to the transmission. the piece in the column does not always engage the rods. I tried to turn the ring that is held to the column by the single bolt and that helped a little but it still miss most of the time. Any help would be welcome. I do not want to buy a gnome to ride under the hood to help me with my gear changes.

10-04-2005, 11:37 PM	#5
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	if nothing else, i'll sell or trade you mine for a tilt or straight column without the 3spd linkage and collar. mine was still in good shape and i am moving to a 6spd on floor and power steering, so i don't need it. i'll reimburse you with cash + my column if you can score one in excellent shape pics: http://www.satellitehead.com/uploads/front_clip02.jpg http://www.satellitehead.com/uploads/front_clip03.jpg __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM. Last edited by shifty; 10-04-2005 at 11:38 PM.

10-03-2005, 01:28 PM	#2
aquik72gmc350 Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ca Posts: 81	Check your pivot points. You might have to change washers. You might also want to grease your pivot points. I had alot of problems so I moved to a floor shifter instead.

10-03-2005, 02:21 PM	#3
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	If you have loosened and adjusted the bolts and plate at the bottom of the column and its still sloppy your probably due a swap or rebuild.

10-04-2005, 02:39 PM	#4
67k-20 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 15	If i choose to rebuild are the parts i will need still available. My truck is a 3/4 ton 4 wheel drive if i decided to go the floor would the trans hump from a 4 speed work with out any modification. thanks for the input so far.



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