3 on the tree won't shift out of reverse - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Tilt · 09-13-2014, 10:17 PM

I finally found a shifter arm for my 3spd manual column. Tore it apart, cleaned, lubed everything, and reassembled. I got it in the truck this afternoon and after starting the truck, it will not shift out of reverse. I can remove the linkage from the column under the hood and the trans with shift into first with no problem. It has to be in the reverse position to remove the key and to start the truck. Any ideas as to what may be hanging up, or what to look for? When I had everything apart, nothing seemed to be wore too bad, just normal wear. On the bright side, I did get to drive the truck, even though it was backwards, for the first time since I've owned it.

**old Rusty C10** · 09-14-2014, 09:28 AM

ate the shift arms bent? I had one that the arm was bent and would hang up on something on an old 60s flat nose van

Tilt · 09-14-2014, 12:28 PM

Nothing looks like its's bent. Still haven't had any luck with it this morning.

ont_guy_38 · 09-14-2014, 01:31 PM

Did you adjust the shifter when you installed the new rod?

Tilt · 09-14-2014, 05:33 PM

The new part was the lever on the column that you grab to shift gears. I'm sure shifter arm isn't the correct name for it. The clutch felt just a little mushy, so I bled the the line and got just a little air out. I guess it was enough to cause my problem. Truck fired up and shifted just fine after that. Took it around the neighborhood a couple of times and everything seems to be good. The tires are shot, so I hate to drive it very much. The new wheels and tires should be here Tuesday. Hopefully I can get them mounted and get it to an alignment shop Tue or Wed. I still have a couple little problems to fix like the glove box latch not shutting and still need to get the dash put back on. I hope to be able to start driving it around by the end of this coming week.

ont_guy_38 · 09-15-2014, 09:16 AM

Oh ok, glad you got it working. Enjoy !!!

09-13-2014, 10:17 PM	#1
Tilt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Dayton, TX Posts: 335	3 on the tree won't shift out of reverse I finally found a shifter arm for my 3spd manual column. Tore it apart, cleaned, lubed everything, and reassembled. I got it in the truck this afternoon and after starting the truck, it will not shift out of reverse. I can remove the linkage from the column under the hood and the trans with shift into first with no problem. It has to be in the reverse position to remove the key and to start the truck. Any ideas as to what may be hanging up, or what to look for? When I had everything apart, nothing seemed to be wore too bad, just normal wear. On the bright side, I did get to drive the truck, even though it was backwards, for the first time since I've owned it. __________________ '83 Silverado Step Side '85 GMC short bed. '86 Chevy Step Side Custom Deluxe LQ9/4L80 swap (SOLD)

09-14-2014, 09:28 AM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	Re: 3 on the tree won't shift out of reverse ate the shift arms bent? I had one that the arm was bent and would hang up on something on an old 60s flat nose van __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

09-14-2014, 12:28 PM	#3
Tilt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Dayton, TX Posts: 335	Re: 3 on the tree won't shift out of reverse Nothing looks like its's bent. Still haven't had any luck with it this morning. __________________ '83 Silverado Step Side '85 GMC short bed. '86 Chevy Step Side Custom Deluxe LQ9/4L80 swap (SOLD)

09-14-2014, 01:31 PM	#4
ont_guy_38 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,006	Re: 3 on the tree won't shift out of reverse Did you adjust the shifter when you installed the new rod? __________________ 1985 C10 2004 Avalanche

09-14-2014, 05:33 PM	#5
Tilt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Dayton, TX Posts: 335	Re: 3 on the tree won't shift out of reverse The new part was the lever on the column that you grab to shift gears. I'm sure shifter arm isn't the correct name for it. The clutch felt just a little mushy, so I bled the the line and got just a little air out. I guess it was enough to cause my problem. Truck fired up and shifted just fine after that. Took it around the neighborhood a couple of times and everything seems to be good. The tires are shot, so I hate to drive it very much. The new wheels and tires should be here Tuesday. Hopefully I can get them mounted and get it to an alignment shop Tue or Wed. I still have a couple little problems to fix like the glove box latch not shutting and still need to get the dash put back on. I hope to be able to start driving it around by the end of this coming week. __________________ '83 Silverado Step Side '85 GMC short bed. '86 Chevy Step Side Custom Deluxe LQ9/4L80 swap (SOLD)

09-15-2014, 09:16 AM	#6
ont_guy_38 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,006	Re: 3 on the tree won't shift out of reverse Oh ok, glad you got it working. Enjoy !!! __________________ 1985 C10 2004 Avalanche



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