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crustysarge · 05-24-2004, 11:54 AM

As there any way to tighten up the shifter? Sloppy and yhe wife has problems understanding the truck is not in "D" when it only shifts to second...

figured I'd ask before I tear into it.

2low72 · 05-24-2004, 12:33 PM

i was wondering if there is an easy fix for it also??

silvertonguedevil · 05-24-2004, 03:02 PM

Me Too!

Jeepster376 · 05-24-2004, 03:17 PM

Replace the bushings in the linkage. there is a link going from the base of the column to the trans, it has a bushing at each end that is most likely gone. replace them and it should be worlds better.

hank · 05-24-2004, 03:49 PM

where would you find a bushing in good condition? seems like all the junker ones's would be worn out.

jimfulco · 05-25-2004, 02:04 AM

Get them at the Chevy dealer.

crustysarge · 05-25-2004, 03:14 AM

Sounbds good except the nearest dealer to me 5,500 miles!!!! Gonna reach here but if anybody has a P/N please give me and I'll have a buddy get them for me. He is not real car savvy but if he has a number he's a whiz.

jimfulco · 05-27-2004, 12:36 PM

Might also be an adjustment problem. The local Chevy dealer said their computer only goes back to '77, and that grommet is discontinued anyway. www.mothertruckers.net (parts selector) shows an auto trans shift bushing under "misc. parts". That might be it. Then again, you might find one on an abandoned military truck somewhere

crustysarge · 05-27-2004, 04:41 PM

Thanks. Shoot, you will not see any old abandoned military trucks on today's bases. As a matter of fact, been that way for many years. And even if you did, you'd risk your career for taking something. Old times are long gone.

motoretro · 05-27-2004, 07:20 PM

There is a HP publication called 350 hydromatic which explains in detail adjusting the linkage which if left sloppy can burn up bands. So it is important...I imagine there is such a book for 400 turbos too....
motoretro

No3Fan4Ever · 05-28-2004, 04:01 PM

Mine is way beyond sloppy..................Are the bushings available at any of the Restoration Venders???? Wes? Ed? Bill? Anyone else?

grayw0lf · 06-01-2004, 10:52 PM

Anyone know where to find these elusive parts? Going once... Going twice..

Cat Fuzz · 06-01-2004, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimfulco

Might also be an adjustment problem. The local Chevy dealer said their computer only goes back to '77,

Oh God forbid if they had to actually use.......A BOOK!!! ::GASP::

krue · 06-01-2004, 11:20 PM

Talk to Piston about tightening the linkages up. He used some tubing and ingenuity to fix his.

da-burb · 06-02-2004, 07:54 AM

First off, do you still have the spring and washer at the end of the steering shaft and the intermediate shaft? This has been missing in half the trucks I get. It is the only thing that keeps the column from pulling out towards the driver. It also puts tension on the shifter detents. You can sometimes get a little more presure by adjusting this.

Next place to look is the pivot point at the frame. It is an ungreased point and every time you shift it is metal on metal. The hole will oval out and cause much of the slop. Find a washer that fits the pivot and weld it on to take up the slack again.

Re-adjust the down rod and you are set to go again.

howell57 · 09-09-2019, 05:34 PM

What would I look for if the slop is only the shift lever. Just put a CPP linkage on a 6L80 and can hardly feel the detents. Feels too tight

05-24-2004, 11:54 AM	#1
crustysarge Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Aviano, Italy Posts: 221	Column shifter sloppy As there any way to tighten up the shifter? Sloppy and yhe wife has problems understanding the truck is not in "D" when it only shifts to second... figured I'd ask before I tear into it.

05-24-2004, 12:33 PM	#2
2low72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cheyenne, Wy Posts: 555	i was wondering if there is an easy fix for it also?? __________________ 2014 GMC Yukon XL (Wifey's) 2004 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab Z71

05-24-2004, 03:02 PM	#3
silvertonguedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seaside, Oregon Posts: 1,789	Me Too! __________________ -Greg My Chevy trucks, past and present: 1962 C10 SB Fleetside 1964 C10 LB Fleetside BBW 1966 C10 SB Fleetside 1966 C10 SB Fleetside BBW 1968 C10 SB Fleetside 1971 C10 LB Fleetside 1971 C10 SB Fleetside 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1972 C10 LB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1974 C20 Cheyenne 1979 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Custom Deluxe 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Scottsdale 1986 C10 SB Fleetside Silverado 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4

05-24-2004, 03:17 PM	#4
Jeepster376 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 269	Replace the bushings in the linkage. there is a link going from the base of the column to the trans, it has a bushing at each end that is most likely gone. replace them and it should be worlds better. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 4x4 SWB

05-27-2004, 07:20 PM	#10
motoretro Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mid-MI Posts: 110	There is a HP publication called 350 hydromatic which explains in detail adjusting the linkage which if left sloppy can burn up bands. So it is important...I imagine there is such a book for 400 turbos too.... motoretro __________________ motoretro 1972 Chevrolet Custom 10 Lwb www.esivart.com/ebay/truck.gif

05-24-2004, 03:49 PM	#5
hank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: texas, usa Posts: 194	where would you find a bushing in good condition? seems like all the junker ones's would be worn out.

05-25-2004, 02:04 AM	#6
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	Get them at the Chevy dealer.

05-25-2004, 03:14 AM	#7
crustysarge Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Aviano, Italy Posts: 221	Sounbds good except the nearest dealer to me 5,500 miles!!!! Gonna reach here but if anybody has a P/N please give me and I'll have a buddy get them for me. He is not real car savvy but if he has a number he's a whiz.

05-27-2004, 12:36 PM	#8
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	Might also be an adjustment problem. The local Chevy dealer said their computer only goes back to '77, and that grommet is discontinued anyway. www.mothertruckers.net (parts selector) shows an auto trans shift bushing under "misc. parts". That might be it. Then again, you might find one on an abandoned military truck somewhere

05-27-2004, 04:41 PM	#9
crustysarge Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Aviano, Italy Posts: 221	Thanks. Shoot, you will not see any old abandoned military trucks on today's bases. As a matter of fact, been that way for many years. And even if you did, you'd risk your career for taking something. Old times are long gone.

05-28-2004, 04:01 PM	#11
No3Fan4Ever Running on empty Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 1,033	Mine is way beyond sloppy..................Are the bushings available at any of the Restoration Venders???? Wes? Ed? Bill? Anyone else? __________________ _____________________________________________ Tim We have two rules here at the Rock. Rule #1: No writing on the walls. Rule#2: Obey all rules 70 GMC Sierra Grande "Custom Camper" Longhorn 402 Big Block TH400 PS PB factory AC Posi; 94 Bronco XLT 302, auto;worn out daily driver

06-01-2004, 10:52 PM	#12
grayw0lf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Clanton, AL Posts: 1,253	Anyone know where to find these elusive parts? Going once... Going twice.. __________________ 85' CUCV M1009!!! The newest addition! 6.2diesel, Th400, NP208, & only 36k miles! 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside - Looking good these days! 05' Dodge Neon 88' Winner Escape Sport 1750 - 4.3v6 94' Seadoo SP 84' Honda TRX200, bare nekkid. Just a frame & tires. Always looking for another project or any good deal!

06-01-2004, 11:20 PM	#14
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Talk to Piston about tightening the linkages up. He used some tubing and ingenuity to fix his. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

06-02-2004, 07:54 AM	#15
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	First off, do you still have the spring and washer at the end of the steering shaft and the intermediate shaft? This has been missing in half the trucks I get. It is the only thing that keeps the column from pulling out towards the driver. It also puts tension on the shifter detents. You can sometimes get a little more presure by adjusting this. Next place to look is the pivot point at the frame. It is an ungreased point and every time you shift it is metal on metal. The hole will oval out and cause much of the slop. Find a washer that fits the pivot and weld it on to take up the slack again. Re-adjust the down rod and you are set to go again. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

09-09-2019, 05:34 PM	#16
howell57 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Redding, Calif. Posts: 101	Re: Column shifter sloppy What would I look for if the slop is only the shift lever. Just put a CPP linkage on a 6L80 and can hardly feel the detents. Feels too tight



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