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Edmond · 07-08-2011, 07:06 AM

I had this aluminium shift lever in the addict for a few years and I thought today well why not put it in. So I took the standard lever out and noticed that they look totally different.
But looking online it looks like the one I have, and yet the one I took out looks not like it.

It looks the wrong way round to me...

Is the aluminium one the right one for a Tilt column?

ls1nova71 · 07-08-2011, 11:30 AM

The aluminum shifter is for a later model truck column, and most '69 and later car columns, not for a '70-'72 truck or pre '81 van.

Edmond · 07-09-2011, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ls1nova71

The aluminum shifter is for a later model truck column, and most '69 and later car columns, not for a '70-'72 truck or pre '81 van.

Thanks.

AirSpeed · 07-09-2011, 09:39 AM

Is that little hole on the aluminum lever a set screw? The hole down by the end that inserts into the column? They look the same if the steel piece was turned around, if that is a set screw maybe that steel piece turns to match the other lever?
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Edmond · 07-09-2011, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by AirSpeed

Is that little hole on the aluminum lever a set screw? The hole down by the end that inserts into the column? They look the same if the steel piece was turned around, if that is a set screw maybe that steel piece turns to match the other lever?
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No screw in there, but a pin you tab in with a hammer securing the parts together.
Been thinking about turning in around but the shape of the two are completely different so I didn't even tried it.

Cya,
Edmond

AirSpeed · 07-09-2011, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Edmond

No screw in there, but a pin you tab in with a hammer securing the parts together.
Been thinking about turning in around but the shape of the two are completely different so I didn't even tried it.

Cya,
Edmond

They seem to have the same bends, the aluminum one has sharper bends but the are in the same general position. It couldn't hurt to tap that pin out and give it a try. The only problem I can see is the aluminum lever may come back too far and hit the steering wheel.
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07-08-2011, 07:06 AM	#1
Edmond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,063	Shift Lever for tilt column I had this aluminium shift lever in the addict for a few years and I thought today well why not put it in. So I took the standard lever out and noticed that they look totally different. But looking online it looks like the one I have, and yet the one I took out looks not like it. It looks the wrong way round to me... Is the aluminium one the right one for a Tilt column? __________________ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Performer, IMPCO 425 LPG Carb 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) ------------------------- The Netherlands

07-08-2011, 11:30 AM	#2
ls1nova71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 4,119	Re: Shift Lever for tilt column The aluminum shifter is for a later model truck column, and most '69 and later car columns, not for a '70-'72 truck or pre '81 van.

07-09-2011, 09:39 AM	#4
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: Shift Lever for tilt column Is that little hole on the aluminum lever a set screw? The hole down by the end that inserts into the column? They look the same if the steel piece was turned around, if that is a set screw maybe that steel piece turns to match the other lever? Posted via Mobile Device



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