np205 T-case shifter bushing??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BurnoutNova · 03-02-2009, 09:24 PM

I am in the assembly stage of my 71 K10 Body restoration, and the time to put the shifter and floor hump back in has come. I have the shifter, but the little plastic bushing that goes over the shaft inside the shifter is toast. I need to get a new one but cant find them! I just tried LMC, Classic Ind, and the local parts stores. There has to be a place I can get a bushing! Anyone?

Thanks

CTENTA1 · 03-02-2009, 10:50 PM

do you have any pics? I cant think of the bushing it is you need and i have a 71 with a 205 also.

BurnoutNova · 03-03-2009, 01:45 AM

I dont have any pics right now, the truck is at a friends shop. The shifter has a bolt that attatches it to the transfer case, the bolt has a long unthreaded portion where the shifter sits, and pivots. The bushing goes between the shifter and the bolt/shaft. I think it was made out of plastic or nylon, somthing to that effect.

I temporarily installed the shifter, and it moves as much as a 4sp shifter would, incredibly loose.

72blue · 03-04-2009, 11:56 PM

I believe that it is a half inch bolt that attaches to the adapter(mine is a 72 though; but probably the same). There should be some sort of step bolt (not sure what they are called) that has half 13 threads on the end and a larger diameter where the shifter goes. I couldn't find the proper bolt to do the job nor could I locate my original, so I took a trip to the local hardware store and got a brass bushing. I suppose a nylon one would work as well. I am not sure the ID of the shifter itself, I just took it to the store with me and found one that was that size on the OD and half inch for the ID. I looked all over as well like you did and had no luck finding a replacement. My truck is not on the road yet, but it is nice and tight. BTW do not get a bolt that is too long because it will bottom out inside the adapter and not tighten up on the shifter...I am not sure what size it was, but I do remember having to buy a few bolts and shimming them with some washers to get the proper fit. The only other answer to getting the proper bolt in the first place would to go the junk yard.
Hope this helps
James

BIG HEAD · 03-05-2009, 08:16 AM

I to have spent time looking for this bushing. If it is the one that goes on the bolt that holds the shifter to the case. No luck on that one. I made one out of something, I dont remember what.

CTENTA1 · 03-05-2009, 11:00 PM

What i used to replace original. the bolt is 2.5" long x 7/16 threads. The spacer/bushing is 1"3/8 long x 3/4 od and 7/16 id. Grade 8 bolt from OSH and spacer /bushing i had machined at local shop.

I took pics but had no luck uploading them it failed for some reason, give me the scoop on how to load them and i'll re-try, if your still intreseted.

CTENTA1 · 03-05-2009, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72blue

I believe that it is a half inch bolt that attaches to the adapter(mine is a 72 though; but probably the same). There should be some sort of step bolt (not sure what they are called) that has half 13 threads on the end and a larger diameter where the shifter goes. I couldn't find the proper bolt to do the job nor could I locate my original, so I took a trip to the local hardware store and got a brass bushing. I suppose a nylon one would work as well. I am not sure the ID of the shifter itself, I just took it to the store with me and found one that was that size on the OD and half inch for the ID. I looked all over as well like you did and had no luck finding a replacement. My truck is not on the road yet, but it is nice and tight. BTW do not get a bolt that is too long because it will bottom out inside the adapter and not tighten up on the shifter...I am not sure what size it was, but I do remember having to buy a few bolts and shimming them with some washers to get the proper fit. The only other answer to getting the proper bolt in the first place would to go the junk yard.
Hope this helps
James

Nice truck James, when will i see it around Nipomo?

BurnoutNova · 03-06-2009, 12:04 AM

I ended up finding 2 bushings.. (there is actully 2 that hold it in, one comes from each side) I got them from a transmission shop that had tons of old inventory. The guy told me he had to go thru a huge bucket of old shifter bushing to find them . I got lucky I guess.

72blue · 03-06-2009, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTENTA1

Nice truck James, when will i see it around Nipomo?

CTENTA1, I hope to fire it off tomorrow if I get my a** in gear. I just need to finish a few minor wiring mods, put the bed back on, bumpers and steering.
Thanks for the compliment, its been way more work/money than I thought I would ever put into it. I have the "while I'm at it" disease.
You live in Nipomo? Which monster is yours? BTW, if you want to load pics, you have to most likely re-size them, I had the same problem.

James

CTENTA1 · 03-07-2009, 06:10 AM

I sent you a private message let me know if you got it. I show no records of it beeing sent. I used some other lap top in a hurry, if not ill re type it.

OldCreek · 03-07-2009, 10:45 PM

I took my 7/16" bolt and found some bushings to fit the shifter.

3/4" od bronze bushing with 1/2" id.
Then, 1/2" od brass tube with 7/16" id.

All found at Ace Hardware. $2.85 each for bronze bushing and $2.99 for brass. I could have got stainless instead of brass but $6.99.

72blue · 03-08-2009, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldCreek

I took my 7/16" bolt and found some bushings to fit the shifter.

3/4" od bronze bushing with 1/2" id.
Then, 1/2" od brass tube with 7/16" id.

All found at Ace Hardware. $2.85 each for bronze bushing and $2.99 for brass. I could have got stainless instead of brass but $6.99.

That's what I did, and the shifter moves freely. Better that the worn bushing by far.
James

OldCreek · 03-08-2009, 09:48 PM

Also, everybody be aware....there are at least two different size bolt/bolt holes for the transfer case mount to shifter. I've the one I've shown...7/16". And, I've another that is at least 1/2" maybe larger.

72blue · 03-09-2009, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldCreek

Also, everybody be aware....there are at least two different size bolt/bolt holes for the transfer case mount to shifter. I've the one I've shown...7/16". And, I've another that is at least 1/2" maybe larger.

Mine is half inch...I knew I wasn't crazy. LOL

sakohntr · 03-27-2009, 06:00 PM

They make that bolt in a greaseable version right from GM. Couple bucks

**HOTFUN** · 03-27-2009, 09:44 PM

Bruce Do you have that part # I've been looking for it.
Thanks, Mark

BurnoutNova · 03-28-2009, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HOTFUN

Bruce Do you have that part # I've been looking for it.
Thanks, Mark

That sounds awesome! I'd like the greasable ones also.

03-02-2009, 09:24 PM	#1
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	np205 T-case shifter bushing??? I am in the assembly stage of my 71 K10 Body restoration, and the time to put the shifter and floor hump back in has come. I have the shifter, but the little plastic bushing that goes over the shaft inside the shifter is toast. I need to get a new one but cant find them! I just tried LMC, Classic Ind, and the local parts stores. There has to be a place I can get a bushing! Anyone? Thanks

03-02-2009, 10:50 PM	#2
CTENTA1 Registered 1971 K5 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SO.CEN.CAL Posts: 428	Re: np205 T-case shifter bushing??? do you have any pics? I cant think of the bushing it is you need and i have a 71 with a 205 also.

03-03-2009, 01:45 AM	#3
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: np205 T-case shifter bushing??? I dont have any pics right now, the truck is at a friends shop. The shifter has a bolt that attatches it to the transfer case, the bolt has a long unthreaded portion where the shifter sits, and pivots. The bushing goes between the shifter and the bolt/shaft. I think it was made out of plastic or nylon, somthing to that effect. I temporarily installed the shifter, and it moves as much as a 4sp shifter would, incredibly loose.

03-04-2009, 11:56 PM	#4
72blue Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: arroyo grande, ca Posts: 206	Re: np205 T-case shifter bushing??? I believe that it is a half inch bolt that attaches to the adapter(mine is a 72 though; but probably the same). There should be some sort of step bolt (not sure what they are called) that has half 13 threads on the end and a larger diameter where the shifter goes. I couldn't find the proper bolt to do the job nor could I locate my original, so I took a trip to the local hardware store and got a brass bushing. I suppose a nylon one would work as well. I am not sure the ID of the shifter itself, I just took it to the store with me and found one that was that size on the OD and half inch for the ID. I looked all over as well like you did and had no luck finding a replacement. My truck is not on the road yet, but it is nice and tight. BTW do not get a bolt that is too long because it will bottom out inside the adapter and not tighten up on the shifter...I am not sure what size it was, but I do remember having to buy a few bolts and shimming them with some washers to get the proper fit. The only other answer to getting the proper bolt in the first place would to go the junk yard. Hope this helps James

03-05-2009, 08:16 AM	#5
BIG HEAD Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: lake city florida Posts: 327	Re: np205 T-case shifter bushing??? I to have spent time looking for this bushing. If it is the one that goes on the bolt that holds the shifter to the case. No luck on that one. I made one out of something, I dont remember what. __________________ MY POND TRUCK BUILD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=297393

03-05-2009, 11:00 PM	#6
CTENTA1 Registered 1971 K5 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SO.CEN.CAL Posts: 428	Re: np205 T-case shifter bushing??? What i used to replace original. the bolt is 2.5" long x 7/16 threads. The spacer/bushing is 1"3/8 long x 3/4 od and 7/16 id. Grade 8 bolt from OSH and spacer /bushing i had machined at local shop. I took pics but had no luck uploading them it failed for some reason, give me the scoop on how to load them and i'll re-try, if your still intreseted.

03-06-2009, 12:04 AM	#8
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: np205 T-case shifter bushing??? I ended up finding 2 bushings.. (there is actully 2 that hold it in, one comes from each side) I got them from a transmission shop that had tons of old inventory. The guy told me he had to go thru a huge bucket of old shifter bushing to find them . I got lucky I guess.

03-07-2009, 06:10 AM	#10
CTENTA1 Registered 1971 K5 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SO.CEN.CAL Posts: 428	Re: np205 T-case shifter bushing??? I sent you a private message let me know if you got it. I show no records of it beeing sent. I used some other lap top in a hurry, if not ill re type it.

03-07-2009, 10:45 PM	#11
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,026	Re: np205 T-case shifter bushing??? I took my 7/16" bolt and found some bushings to fit the shifter. 3/4" od bronze bushing with 1/2" id. Then, 1/2" od brass tube with 7/16" id. All found at Ace Hardware. $2.85 each for bronze bushing and $2.99 for brass. I could have got stainless instead of brass but $6.99. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1984 K10 SWB 7.4L/4L80e/NP208 Corp 10/12 bolt Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70/3.73!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263

03-08-2009, 09:48 PM	#13
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,026	Re: np205 T-case shifter bushing??? Also, everybody be aware....there are at least two different size bolt/bolt holes for the transfer case mount to shifter. I've the one I've shown...7/16". And, I've another that is at least 1/2" maybe larger. __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1984 K10 SWB 7.4L/4L80e/NP208 Corp 10/12 bolt Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70/3.73!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263

03-27-2009, 06:00 PM	#15
sakohntr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Floodwood Minnesota Posts: 1,057	Re: np205 T-case shifter bushing??? They make that bolt in a greaseable version right from GM. Couple bucks __________________ 1967 K30 Napco 292/SM420 original paint 30k miles 1968 K60 Napco 396/5spd. dbl frame 52" michelins 1969 K10 SWB GMC 454/4spd 6" 35's posi,hooks 1972 C30 longhorn,BB/AT,A/C,Tilt,Toolbox,lokr 1987 K20 Chevrolet Suburban. 6" lift. 5.7L/TH400 1979 K60 GMC Coleman 4x4, 427/Allison.

03-27-2009, 09:44 PM	#16
HOTFUN Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,144	Re: np205 T-case shifter bushing??? Bruce Do you have that part # I've been looking for it. Thanks, Mark __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed"



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