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aliencheyenne · 07-10-2004, 02:03 PM

Just finished dropping the 700R into my 3/4 ton. Wanted to let those considering this swap know that my driveshaft was a perfect fit. No shortening and it has about 1" showing on the yoke. I was pleasantly surprised.

bluex · 07-10-2004, 03:35 PM

What did you do for you linkage?? I can not get mine to go into L1. I'm still using the column linkage. I think I need to make the space on the column under the hood longer?

Thanks
Paul

Jonboy · 07-10-2004, 06:01 PM

I think that there is a detent in the column itself that will not let it get into 1st.

getfacsw · 07-10-2004, 08:51 PM

I have to agree, I don't think that you will ever get it into first unless you change the shifter.

I remember reading somewhere that any GM vehicle setup for three foward gears will not get low.

Bill

aliencheyenne · 07-11-2004, 02:41 AM

I went with a B&M truck floor shifter

plumbcut · 07-11-2004, 04:50 AM

I have a 700 in my '77 truck. I can get into all gears including 1st, but it took some patience trying to adjust the linkage right. so- it can be done but it obviously wasnt designed for it.

pc

Greenlee · 07-11-2004, 09:22 AM

Same here. I have a 700R4 in my 76 C-10 and it goes into all of the gears. It just looks a little out of wack because when in its in Drive the indicator on the column looks almost like its in the neutral position.

07-10-2004, 02:03 PM	#1
aliencheyenne Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: L.A. Style Capital of the World Posts: 44	700R into 73 C20 Just finished dropping the 700R into my 3/4 ton. Wanted to let those considering this swap know that my driveshaft was a perfect fit. No shortening and it has about 1" showing on the yoke. I was pleasantly surprised.

07-10-2004, 03:35 PM	#2
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	What did you do for you linkage?? I can not get mine to go into L1. I'm still using the column linkage. I think I need to make the space on the column under the hood longer? Thanks Paul __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/

07-10-2004, 06:01 PM	#3
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	I think that there is a detent in the column itself that will not let it get into 1st. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

07-10-2004, 08:51 PM	#4
getfacsw Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Phillipsburg, NJ Posts: 36	I have to agree, I don't think that you will ever get it into first unless you change the shifter. I remember reading somewhere that any GM vehicle setup for three foward gears will not get low. Bill

07-11-2004, 02:41 AM	#5
aliencheyenne Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: L.A. Style Capital of the World Posts: 44	I went with a B&M truck floor shifter

07-11-2004, 04:50 AM	#6
plumbcut california fill Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sunny So-Cal Posts: 694	I have a 700 in my '77 truck. I can get into all gears including 1st, but it took some patience trying to adjust the linkage right. so- it can be done but it obviously wasnt designed for it. pc

07-11-2004, 09:22 AM	#7
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	Same here. I have a 700R4 in my 76 C-10 and it goes into all of the gears. It just looks a little out of wack because when in its in Drive the indicator on the column looks almost like its in the neutral position.



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