Tightening up a 3 on the Tree

[BanjoDude]

Hi guys,

I'm trying to tighten up the shift linkage on my '69 C-20 with 3 on the tree. I've replaced the shift linkage bushings and adjusted the linkage, and that made a huge difference. The remainder of the slop is coming from the collar on the column that the shifter connects to (outlined in green in the attached pic). The collar itself wobbles up and down as well as axially a fair bit. I've looked high and low for diagrams on how to rebuild that section and for parts with no luck. Has anyone fixed this successfully? If so, where did you get the parts and the diagram to know what to order and replace?

I can't believe this is so hard to track down given the number of these that were sold. I'm finding a ton of stuff on the automatics and the floor shifters - but not one diagram or parts source for the 3 on the tree. Perhaps I'm missing something right in front of my nose? Any help would be appreciated.

[notsolo]

This is from the 72 book, might be worn, but someone added cruise control might be missing a piece. Good luck....Also a post "3 OTT missing pieces" shows #39 and 40

[notsolo]

#40 nylon thrust washer and #39 rubber bushing....I think 69 would be the same.

[BanjoDude]

Originally Posted by notsolo

#40 nylon thrust washer and #39 rubber bushing....I think 69 would be the same.

This is fantastic! Thank you kindly. Any idea where I could cross-reference those figures to part numbers?

[notsolo]

Maybe this, searched specific part name thrust washer 1969 chevy truck.

[BanjoDude]

Originally Posted by notsolo

Maybe this, searched specific part name thrust washer 1969 chevy truck.

Unfortunately, that's for an automatic.

[68panelman]

There is an NOS shift housing on ebay for $76 from horsepower? He's a vendor here too, unsure spelling. Just in case when you open this up, it's not all gouged and damaged beyond repair, he may have the bushings you are seeking too

[BanjoDude]

Originally Posted by 68panelman

There is an NOS shift housing on ebay for $76 from horsepower? He's a vendor here too, unsure spelling. Just in case when you open this up, it's not all gouged and damaged beyond repair, he may have the bushings you are seeking too

Any chance you could post a link? I searched NOS Chevy shift column on eBay and didn't find one for a 67-72 truck. I'd absolutely buy that if it has all the internals.

[68panelman]

It's only the outer aluminum housing, no internals

[68panelman]

I tried posting a link but errors kept coming up
Research horsepower products on eBay page 2

[BanjoDude]

Originally Posted by 68panelman

I tried posting a link but errors kept coming up
Research horsepower products on eBay page 2

Found it! Thank you!

[68panelman]

Glad to be of help. Good luck with the repair

[Classic Bowties]

Originally Posted by BanjoDude

Hi guys,

I'm trying to tighten up the shift linkage on my '69 C-20 with 3 on the tree. I've replaced the shift linkage bushings and adjusted the linkage, and that made a huge difference. The remainder of the slop is coming from the collar on the column that the shifter connects to (outlined in green in the attached pic). The collar itself wobbles up and down as well as axially a fair bit. I've looked high and low for diagrams on how to rebuild that section and for parts with no luck. Has anyone fixed this successfully? If so, where did you get the parts and the diagram to know what to order and replace?

I can't believe this is so hard to track down given the number of these that were sold. I'm finding a ton of stuff on the automatics and the floor shifters - but not one diagram or parts source for the 3 on the tree. Perhaps I'm missing something right in front of my nose? Any help would be appreciated.

BanjoDude, we have nearly twenty years in here and am always trying to figure out and understand why everyone is so quick to post outside links and options for imported Taiwan column repair parts (sometimes incorrect) when most times we have the correct stuff available in GM NOS and OE used right here onsite in the 67-72 parts board. I find myself posting our below linked long running steering column parts board f/s thread just about weekly here in the main 67-72 forum area, we have a large group of original steering columns for parts pulled and stored along with several shelved bins of OE used, GM NOS and also new repro replacement column parts on hand ready to ship out. For your 69 3 speed manual steering column, we currently have the following column breakdown diagram (shown in above second post) parts in GM NOS: #2/shift lever housing plastic bushing, #3/shift lever housing metal seat, #39/shift lever housing rubber washer and #40/shift lever housing plastic thrust washer available ready to ship. Have a look at our below linked f/s thread and let us know if we can help with anything, Mel


http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=838093

.

[Classic Bowties]

Originally Posted by notsolo

#40 nylon thrust washer and #39 rubber bushing....I think 69 would be the same.

Originally Posted by BanjoDude

This is fantastic! Thank you kindly. Any idea where I could cross-reference those figures to part numbers?

BanjoDude, the #40/thrust washer shown in above post #3 by notsolo is for a 4 speed manual (non-shift lever) column and would be an incorrect non-fitting part for your 3 speed manual steering column. Mel