3 on the tree....

[PanelDeland]

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=215307

this will help you solve the problem your PO mentioned.Keep in mind that the 3 speed on the column is a good shifter for driving but will never be a good shifter for speed shifting.Also,clean and lube it regularly.I use a lil degreaser and the car wash wand to clean it,then a spray or 2 of lithium grease and a few runs thru the shift pattern.After cleaning,replacing bushings and adjusting mine,I have never had another hang up,though it will get stiff someties if dirty or in extremely cold weather.

[chuck69ss]

Originally Posted by PanelDeland

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=215307

this will help you solve the problem your PO mentioned.Keep in mind that the 3 speed on the column is a good shifter for driving but will never be a good shifter for speed shifting.Also,clean and lube it regularly.I use a lil degreaser and the car wash wand to clean it,then a spray or 2 of lithium grease and a few runs thru the shift pattern.After cleaning,replacing bushings and adjusting mine,I have never had another hang up,though it will get stiff someties if dirty or in extremely cold weather.

I'll second the above. I recently bought the bushings for the column and the shift arm linkage, as well as new spring clips. Followed the instructions in the link above and have had no problems at all. Adjusting that sleeve with the slotted cam is the final step to tighten everything up. I couldn't get a drill bit in but found an unused cotter pin that was 3/16" and short enough to get in the alignment holes. Also, the sleeve has three bolts. One is hard to see and it took me a few minutes to figure out why the sleeve wouldn't turn.