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05-27-2011, 09:36 PM
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Please help
I shortened my steering column today in my 71 GMC 3500. I have a turbo 400 transmission and after I moved the shaft down 3 inches toward the front of the truck, the transmission linkage no longer stays in place. The link at the top just moves up and down the shaft. Did I miss a part or something? Someone please post a pic of what they have so I can see if I'm nuts.
  Thanks, Dan
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Dan Smith Colorado Springs, CO 71 GMC Custom Camper "Longhorn" 454, TH400 73 Chevy Camper Special (Yes, it's badged a camper special) Flat Bed Motorhome conversion 454, standard tranny "DON'T TREAD ON ME !!!" My Project: http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/20829244 , http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/24654442 Last edited by hilandr452; 05-27-2011 at 09:49 PM. Reason: add pics |
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05-27-2011, 10:26 PM
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Re: Please help
ttt Anyone got any ideas?
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05-27-2011, 11:34 PM
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Re: Please help
OK, I drilled a hole in the end tapped it and added a set screw. Problem solved.
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Dan Smith Colorado Springs, CO 71 GMC Custom Camper "Longhorn" 454, TH400 73 Chevy Camper Special (Yes, it's badged a camper special) Flat Bed Motorhome conversion 454, standard tranny "DON'T TREAD ON ME !!!" My Project: http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/20829244 , http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/24654442 |
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05-28-2011, 01:34 AM
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Re: Please help
been wondering if I could, or should, shorten mine. Have a mid 80's column and seats from a 03 Yukon. Seats have built in shoulder belts which I really like. But it's a tight fit! Was it a difficult job? what column do you have in yours?
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05-28-2011, 04:24 AM
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Re: Please help
Stock 71 column. Very involved process to shorten with auto trans.
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