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4x4s4allie · 02-03-2009, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 70rs/ss

If it is a 3 on the tree, pull the column apart and you may need to weld up the linkage holes on the arms, they are old and get worn out. I rebuilt my 3OTT column in my 68 4X4 Burb, i used some parts from another junk column I had and fixed it up, they never were very smooth when new so a floor shifter is a better solution, if you don't mind cutting a hole in the floor??

it has been converted already to the floor shift, but it wiggles a WHOLE lot ... i can find the gears, sort of, but its so loose and everything wiggles i grind it so much ... so if i can get it tightened up and whatnot, i think it might work??? wish me luck ...

Andy4639 · 02-04-2009, 12:01 AM

Take the linkage loose at the transmission and get it out of the truck and look at the bushings and such. If there missing are they are out of shape go buy new ones.

4x4s4allie · 02-04-2009, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Take the linkage loose at the transmission and get it out of the truck and look at the bushings and such. If there missing are they are out of shape go buy new ones.

transmission's coming clear out to put the clutch in ... gonna flush it and all since that hasn't been done ... and then see what we can figure out ... good news is its supposed to be 60 on thursday ... from today's brisk high of 29 ...

Andy4639 · 02-04-2009, 12:08 AM

Is it the three speed still? Take the shifter out of the truck and see if it has come apart. You might have some slop in the shifter itself.

4x4s4allie · 02-04-2009, 12:09 AM

its still the 3spd converted to floor ...

the best i can see, which isn't much is that the linkage joints aren't tight, looks like the bolt thru there is where there's play, but until i get it all up in the air to see, and taken apart, i can't be certain, of course ...

Andy4639 · 02-04-2009, 12:14 AM

Might be a good time to buy a good shifter to go along with the clutch.
I converted mine way back when to the floor but I swaped for a 4 speed, did that for a few years then went to a auto.

02-04-2009, 12:01 AM	#27
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: i cried a little bit ... Take the linkage loose at the transmission and get it out of the truck and look at the bushings and such. If there missing are they are out of shape go buy new ones. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-04-2009, 12:08 AM	#29
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: i cried a little bit ... Is it the three speed still? Take the shifter out of the truck and see if it has come apart. You might have some slop in the shifter itself. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-04-2009, 12:09 AM	#30
4x4s4allie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 197	Re: i cried a little bit ... its still the 3spd converted to floor ... the best i can see, which isn't much is that the linkage joints aren't tight, looks like the bolt thru there is where there's play, but until i get it all up in the air to see, and taken apart, i can't be certain, of course ... __________________ 1948 CJ-2A Jeep 3spd 1961 C2500 305 V6 4spd 1967 C-10 Long Fleetside 1968 C-10 Long Stepside 250 Saginaw 3spd 1978 Scottsdale K10 355 4spd 1983 Honda Shadow VT750 1990 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4x4 5spd 2008 Toyota Yaris 1978 Scottsdale K10 355 4spd the "Ruby Build"

02-04-2009, 12:14 AM	#31
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: i cried a little bit ... Might be a good time to buy a good shifter to go along with the clutch. I converted mine way back when to the floor but I swaped for a 4 speed, did that for a few years then went to a auto. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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