SM 465 shifter installation question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jtrux · 08-18-2006, 01:48 PM

Okay I yanked the shifter on my 4 speed and cannot for the life of me get it back in. The part that gets me is where you have to press on the collar (?) and twist at the same time. I am using my fingers and I am unable to stop my fingers from slipping. Is there a secret to this?????????????????????? It's driving me nuts.

Blazer1970 · 08-19-2006, 08:28 AM

I usually use a set of Channel-locks opened up a ways and laid on their side. Just push down and turn with the pliers.

JAKES 68GMC · 08-19-2006, 08:55 AM

Push down on it, and try and turn the collar enough to catch on the 2 stubs that hold it in. Then take a rubber-ended hammer and tap it over until it locks. Theres millions of ways you could do it. But after you do it a couple of times, it's real easy.

08-18-2006, 01:48 PM	#1
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	SM 465 shifter installation question Okay I yanked the shifter on my 4 speed and cannot for the life of me get it back in. The part that gets me is where you have to press on the collar (?) and twist at the same time. I am using my fingers and I am unable to stop my fingers from slipping. Is there a secret to this?????????????????????? It's driving me nuts. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

08-19-2006, 08:28 AM	#2
Blazer1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Old Mission, MI, USA Posts: 2,507	Re: SM 465 shifter installation question I usually use a set of Channel-locks opened up a ways and laid on their side. Just push down and turn with the pliers. __________________ Tim

08-19-2006, 08:55 AM	#3
JAKES 68GMC Aluminum slot wheels rule... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 6,211	Re: SM 465 shifter installation question Push down on it, and try and turn the collar enough to catch on the 2 stubs that hold it in. Then take a rubber-ended hammer and tap it over until it locks. Theres millions of ways you could do it. But after you do it a couple of times, it's real easy.



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