3 on the tree shifting problem - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Mark B · 04-24-2007, 04:48 PM

Shifting is difficult on my 3 speed 6 cylinder. Sometimes a load ratcheting sound is heard when it pops out of gear. The bushings on the tranny end of the linkages were replaced but no improvement. Now I am told the bushings at the steering column end (where the shift 2 linkages connect to the 2 little arms on the steering column) probably are shot. I am told that one can use 1/2 inch door hinge bushings in the shift linkage.

Does anyone know anything about this?

thanks
Mark
1970 C10

hootlube · 04-24-2007, 05:53 PM

If it pops out of gear when you let up on the gas, it might be the bronze bushing in the flywheel is worn. Cheap part, very hard to get at. You have to take the tranny off, and take the clutch and pressure plate loose to get at it. But that's what mine was doing at one time.

northerngmc · 04-24-2007, 06:42 PM

Have you tried adjusting the shift linkage on the end of the column? Made a world of difference on my trucks.

3 Speed Manual Column Shifter Adjustment
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=215307

Mark B · 04-25-2007, 05:19 PM

Thank's to both for the tips.
Mark

67Cowboy · 08-18-2007, 07:01 PM

Did you ever get your problem worked out ?

04-24-2007, 04:48 PM	#1
Mark B Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 145	3 on the tree shifting problem Shifting is difficult on my 3 speed 6 cylinder. Sometimes a load ratcheting sound is heard when it pops out of gear. The bushings on the tranny end of the linkages were replaced but no improvement. Now I am told the bushings at the steering column end (where the shift 2 linkages connect to the 2 little arms on the steering column) probably are shot. I am told that one can use 1/2 inch door hinge bushings in the shift linkage. Does anyone know anything about this? thanks Mark 1970 C10

04-24-2007, 05:53 PM	#2
hootlube Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: muskogee, ok Posts: 32	Re: 3 on the tree shifting problem If it pops out of gear when you let up on the gas, it might be the bronze bushing in the flywheel is worn. Cheap part, very hard to get at. You have to take the tranny off, and take the clutch and pressure plate loose to get at it. But that's what mine was doing at one time.

04-24-2007, 06:42 PM	#3
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: 3 on the tree shifting problem Have you tried adjusting the shift linkage on the end of the column? Made a world of difference on my trucks. 3 Speed Manual Column Shifter Adjustment http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=215307 __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

04-25-2007, 05:19 PM	#4
Mark B Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 145	Re: 3 on the tree shifting problem Thank's to both for the tips. Mark

08-18-2007, 07:01 PM	#5
67Cowboy "GOD BLESS AMERICA !!!" Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: What use to be a free country Posts: 184	Re: 3 on the tree shifting problem Did you ever get your problem worked out ?



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