removing shifter from 4-spd on 78 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**rgunlock** · 12-02-2012, 06:38 PM

Working to remove cab, but not enough clearance in my garage to get over shifter, so it must come off. Those things that look like set screws aren't. How do I get this off? Thanks - Rick

PaRedneckRiders · 12-02-2012, 07:38 PM

The half moon looking metal ring with a small cutout on top where the shifter comes through, Push down on it and turn it counter clockwise then it will pop up out and so will the whole shifter. It is easier to remove and then put back in if the trans is in N when you first remove it.

**rgunlock** · 12-02-2012, 11:11 PM

Thanks for the tip. I did get it out. Here is a picture that helps make it more clear to the next guy. The things that look like set screws are actually just the posts that hold this cap down. You push the middle part with the rounded top down against a spring to release tension so you can twist the cap.

Mike C · 12-03-2012, 09:43 PM

Great pic Rick. That should help a lot of people going forward!

12-02-2012, 06:38 PM	#1
rgunlock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tomball, Texas Posts: 1,592	removing shifter from 4-spd on 78 Working to remove cab, but not enough clearance in my garage to get over shifter, so it must come off. Those things that look like set screws aren't. How do I get this off? Thanks - Rick Attached Images __________________ Rick 78 GMC K15 SWB, 350/NV4500/NP205/4.10s Project Hazel 71 GMC C25 350/TH400 - Project Angie 59 Chevy SWB Stepside (next in line? Not sure now ) 2001 GMC Sierra K2500

12-02-2012, 07:38 PM	#2
PaRedneckRiders Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Armagh,PA Posts: 138	Re: removing shifter from 4-spd on 78 The half moon looking metal ring with a small cutout on top where the shifter comes through, Push down on it and turn it counter clockwise then it will pop up out and so will the whole shifter. It is easier to remove and then put back in if the trans is in N when you first remove it.

12-02-2012, 11:11 PM	#3
rgunlock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tomball, Texas Posts: 1,592	Re: removing shifter from 4-spd on 78 Thanks for the tip. I did get it out. Here is a picture that helps make it more clear to the next guy. The things that look like set screws are actually just the posts that hold this cap down. You push the middle part with the rounded top down against a spring to release tension so you can twist the cap. Attached Images __________________ Rick 78 GMC K15 SWB, 350/NV4500/NP205/4.10s Project Hazel 71 GMC C25 350/TH400 - Project Angie 59 Chevy SWB Stepside (next in line? Not sure now ) 2001 GMC Sierra K2500

12-03-2012, 09:43 PM	#4
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,728	Re: removing shifter from 4-spd on 78 Great pic Rick. That should help a lot of people going forward! __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax



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