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69 air cab · 12-14-2008, 05:48 PM

I have a 71 long bed, 3 speed on the col.
I read the thread on shifter adjustments and tried that but it did not help.
It's hard to tell what gear it's in and it gets stuck alot when shifting.
Is is just plain worn out?
Any suggestions?

PanelDeland · 12-14-2008, 06:30 PM

Try replacing the bushings on the shifter rods/arms.They are nylon and should be available from any vendor or from the local auto parts store.You will probably have to readjust the linkage afterward.They will be on the shift rods where they go thru the flat shifter arms.

69 air cab · 12-14-2008, 09:53 PM

Anyone have any pictures of this bushing replacement job?

camaney · 12-14-2008, 11:58 PM

i had a 64 chevy truck and it did the same it always got stuck on gear on a red light. i learn that once you have it in gear never put it in neutral and let of clutch pedal. After that i did always keep pressing the pedal until green ligth.that did work for me

12-14-2008, 05:48 PM	#1
69 air cab Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 477	help - shifter problems I have a 71 long bed, 3 speed on the col. I read the thread on shifter adjustments and tried that but it did not help. It's hard to tell what gear it's in and it gets stuck alot when shifting. Is is just plain worn out? Any suggestions?

12-14-2008, 06:30 PM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: help - shifter problems Try replacing the bushings on the shifter rods/arms.They are nylon and should be available from any vendor or from the local auto parts store.You will probably have to readjust the linkage afterward.They will be on the shift rods where they go thru the flat shifter arms. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

12-14-2008, 09:53 PM	#3
69 air cab Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 477	Re: help - shifter problems Anyone have any pictures of this bushing replacement job?

12-14-2008, 11:58 PM	#4
camaney Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: sacramento california Posts: 201	Re: help - shifter problems i had a 64 chevy truck and it did the same it always got stuck on gear on a red light. i learn that once you have it in gear never put it in neutral and let of clutch pedal. After that i did always keep pressing the pedal until green ligth.that did work for me



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