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pat · 07-13-2006, 08:15 AM

Im trying to hook up my shifter linkage rod from the tranny to my column. Im still using a small block in the same location with the same transmission, and it seems like the throttle linkage rod is a few inches too short. Did these rods come in different lengths? What might be the problem?

incoma · 07-13-2006, 09:25 AM

Did you remove the steering column? If you did, perhaps it justs needs to be turned a bit clockwise?

pat · 07-13-2006, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by incoma

Did you remove the steering column? If you did, perhaps it justs needs to be turned a bit clockwise?

Ill hafta check that tonight. Although I think I remember lining up an indention in the steering column with a groove in the dash somewhere.. The steering column did come out though.

jhow66 · 07-13-2006, 11:04 AM

Have you got both levers in Park?

pat · 07-18-2006, 08:17 AM

Ok, I have both in park. I have my column lined up correctly b/c the shift indicator thing is right in the middle. I still come up about 3 or 4 inches short. Does anyone have a pic handy to compare to? My v8 is in the v6 position, but it was in this position before I tore it apart and it fit right. If nothing else, can I just weld an extension on the linkage rod?

07-13-2006, 08:15 AM	#1
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	column shifter linkage problems Im trying to hook up my shifter linkage rod from the tranny to my column. Im still using a small block in the same location with the same transmission, and it seems like the throttle linkage rod is a few inches too short. Did these rods come in different lengths? What might be the problem? __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

07-13-2006, 09:25 AM	#2
incoma Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 865	Re: column shifter linkage problems Did you remove the steering column? If you did, perhaps it justs needs to be turned a bit clockwise?

07-13-2006, 11:04 AM	#4
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Re: column shifter linkage problems Have you got both levers in Park? __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

07-18-2006, 08:17 AM	#5
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Re: column shifter linkage problems Ok, I have both in park. I have my column lined up correctly b/c the shift indicator thing is right in the middle. I still come up about 3 or 4 inches short. Does anyone have a pic handy to compare to? My v8 is in the v6 position, but it was in this position before I tore it apart and it fit right. If nothing else, can I just weld an extension on the linkage rod? __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille



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