Auto Trans Gear indicator- how tp keep aligned with only 1 screw? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

WinDancer · 09-01-2007, 09:33 PM

I have a 69 GMC with a T400 trans.
I had the trans replaced last week and now the shift indicator won't stay aligned.

It has a single screw in the very back end that doesn't appear to hold it even when tightened.

The back stays aligned but when you shift the front gets kitty-wampus off to one side or the other.

I spent a couple of hours and now I give up.

The screw mount in the indicator itself is cracked, if anyone has an extra indicator for a standard auto column shift.

How do they stay aligned?

Thanks,

Dingfodgy · 09-02-2007, 02:32 AM

At the front of the indicator, there should be two little tabs on the bottom that kind of "snap" into the hole in the column collar. If those have been broken off- you'll definately need to get a new one. They're 20 bucks @ LMC.

WinDancer · 09-03-2007, 11:54 PM

Ordering one now- thanks! This board is the greatest!

Bob Moore · 09-04-2007, 06:22 PM

WinDancer - post pictures when the new parts arrive.

Thanks - Bob

09-01-2007, 09:33 PM	#1
WinDancer The Original HotRod KnifeMaker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tenino, Washington Posts: 811	Auto Trans Gear indicator- how tp keep aligned with only 1 screw? I have a 69 GMC with a T400 trans. I had the trans replaced last week and now the shift indicator won't stay aligned. It has a single screw in the very back end that doesn't appear to hold it even when tightened. The back stays aligned but when you shift the front gets kitty-wampus off to one side or the other. I spent a couple of hours and now I give up. The screw mount in the indicator itself is cracked, if anyone has an extra indicator for a standard auto column shift. How do they stay aligned? Thanks, __________________ Dave 69 GMC SWB 2WD 454 Turbo 400

09-02-2007, 02:32 AM	#2
Dingfodgy Lemme show you something!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St.Helens, OR. Posts: 876	Re: Auto Trans Gear indicator- how tp keep aligned with only 1 screw? At the front of the indicator, there should be two little tabs on the bottom that kind of "snap" into the hole in the column collar. If those have been broken off- you'll definately need to get a new one. They're 20 bucks @ LMC. __________________ '67 CST-10 LWB ("Crusty") SOLD '67 GMC SWB ("Murdock") 2000 K1500 Suburban ("Betty") '95 BMW 325i ("Joy")

09-03-2007, 11:54 PM	#3
WinDancer The Original HotRod KnifeMaker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tenino, Washington Posts: 811	Re: Auto Trans Gear indicator- how tp keep aligned with only 1 screw? Ordering one now- thanks! This board is the greatest! __________________ Dave 69 GMC SWB 2WD 454 Turbo 400

09-04-2007, 06:22 PM	#4
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: Auto Trans Gear indicator- how tp keep aligned with only 1 screw? WinDancer - post pictures when the new parts arrive. Thanks - Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow



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