Shift Linkage Crisis - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1LIME69 · 03-17-2008, 06:44 AM

Need some advice on my 69 bbc. I purchased the lokar cable linkage which was junk so I decided to go with the stock linkage, but it won't shift past drive without hitting the headers. Don't really won't to put a floor shifter in so I thought about cutting the bracket that goes on the tranny and shortening it so it is farther toward the end of the rod and closer to the tranny so it will clear to the inside of my headers. Any pros or cons about this would be greatly appreciated.

dan42 · 03-17-2008, 06:49 AM

A picture of your set up would really help out -

1LIME69 · 03-17-2008, 06:57 AM

Yea, I know just not a good way to get a clean shot of the area. Too many mufflers, pipes, transmission, e-brake cable, etc. in the way. Has anyone ever modified the factory linkage I guess is what I'm asking.

airdale94 · 03-17-2008, 09:52 PM

There is a thread in the FAQ section. The Lokars looked like the only way to go. I am sure they weren't cables though, they were adjustable rods.

**LockDoc** · 03-17-2008, 10:42 PM

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I don't know what tranny you are running or what headers you have but I have a big block/th400 with full length headers in the '67 and I am using the stock linkage with no problem.... Is the truck an original BB truck or converted? What motor mounts (frame brackets) are you using, big blocks or regular V-8's?

When you post a question like this you really should include as much information as you can. I know it may not seem important but it will make a lot of difference on how many responses you get and the quality and accuracy of the replies....

Just a suggestion.

LockDoc

C10-Driver · 03-18-2008, 10:05 AM

I used one of the Lokar column cable linkages on my truck. I went with this style for different reasons than you but it might solve your clearance issue.

http://lokar.com/product-description...shift-link.htm

03-17-2008, 06:44 AM	#1
1LIME69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Alexis, NC Posts: 182	Shift Linkage Crisis Need some advice on my 69 bbc. I purchased the lokar cable linkage which was junk so I decided to go with the stock linkage, but it won't shift past drive without hitting the headers. Don't really won't to put a floor shifter in so I thought about cutting the bracket that goes on the tranny and shortening it so it is farther toward the end of the rod and closer to the tranny so it will clear to the inside of my headers. Any pros or cons about this would be greatly appreciated.

03-17-2008, 06:49 AM	#2
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Shift Linkage Crisis A picture of your set up would really help out - __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

03-17-2008, 06:57 AM	#3
1LIME69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Alexis, NC Posts: 182	Re: Shift Linkage Crisis Yea, I know just not a good way to get a clean shot of the area. Too many mufflers, pipes, transmission, e-brake cable, etc. in the way. Has anyone ever modified the factory linkage I guess is what I'm asking.

03-17-2008, 09:52 PM	#4
airdale94 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Topeka,KS Posts: 778	Re: Shift Linkage Crisis There is a thread in the FAQ section. The Lokars looked like the only way to go. I am sure they weren't cables though, they were adjustable rods.

03-17-2008, 10:42 PM	#5
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,772	Re: Shift Linkage Crisis - I don't know what tranny you are running or what headers you have but I have a big block/th400 with full length headers in the '67 and I am using the stock linkage with no problem.... Is the truck an original BB truck or converted? What motor mounts (frame brackets) are you using, big blocks or regular V-8's? When you post a question like this you really should include as much information as you can. I know it may not seem important but it will make a lot of difference on how many responses you get and the quality and accuracy of the replies.... Just a suggestion. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

03-18-2008, 10:05 AM	#6
C10-Driver Chevy Truck Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 1,176	Re: Shift Linkage Crisis I used one of the Lokar column cable linkages on my truck. I went with this style for different reasons than you but it might solve your clearance issue. http://lokar.com/product-description...shift-link.htm __________________ . 1970 Chev C/10 SWB, 355 SBC, 700R4, 3.73 Posi, Air Ride (Click to view Build Thread) (SOLD) 1978 Chevy C/10 SWB 1970 Pontiac Lemans .



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