How can I put a AT truck in gear when column is jacked - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

teeitup · 03-01-2011, 09:29 AM

I have a guy that really wants to drive and possibly buy the eagle truck. Anyway the Automatic column is jacked inside it and won't shift, I have linkage unhooked at column. Anyway to rig it so we can put it in gear to drive? I really don't want to start it and then crawl underneath it to put in gear. Thanks for any help, Randy

67swb72klb · 03-01-2011, 09:34 AM

have your buddy do it then

no moa · 03-01-2011, 09:47 AM

we did this on a mud truck, unhooked the shift rod from the column, the just opened the hood and moved the rod back and forth, it was hard to reach, but we didn't have to get under the truck. You could probably do the same thing and put a long piece of alum flat stock with a hole in it on the end, it would make it easier to reach, if that makes any sense.

Just a thought.

HavinSomeFun · 03-01-2011, 10:23 AM

With the engine shut off, move the linkage until it is in drive. Hop in and with the shifter in park or neutral it should start normal. Just remember to have your foot on the brake!

**special-K** · 03-01-2011, 10:35 AM

Like no moa said,just change gears under the hood by moving the rod.

VA72C10 · 03-01-2011, 11:23 AM

come on man, don't you have like 3500 columns you could swap in

Just kidding. sounds like you've gotten a couple good ideas so I figured I could joke a little

teeitup · 03-01-2011, 02:16 PM

Thanks guys, I thought about doing it that way but wanted some input. I appreciate it!!!!!!!!

Jonathan, I had a good column but couldn't get the steering wheel off it, and all my others weren't black.

Thanks again, Randy

**tkeduk8r** · 03-01-2011, 02:40 PM

Randy.. I ve done a few in the Jyards to get thenm to move by unbolting the hump and useing a 1/8" weld wire or a coat hanger move the shift selector on the trans from inside the cab.... has worked for me many times in a pinch...
--Mike

**special-K** · 03-01-2011, 03:56 PM

I just thought of another way. Disconnect the neural safety switch and jump the wires. You can start it in drive...still can't back up though

Andy4639 · 03-01-2011, 04:10 PM

Take the floor jack and jack it off the ground reach under it and put it in drive then set back down on the ground with foot on the brake. I had to do mine at a ballgame one night with my wife!

03-01-2011, 09:29 AM	#1
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	How can I put a AT truck in gear when column is jacked I have a guy that really wants to drive and possibly buy the eagle truck. Anyway the Automatic column is jacked inside it and won't shift, I have linkage unhooked at column. Anyway to rig it so we can put it in gear to drive? I really don't want to start it and then crawl underneath it to put in gear. Thanks for any help, Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

03-01-2011, 09:34 AM	#2
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,453	Re: How can I put a AT truck in gear when column is jacked have your buddy do it then __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

03-01-2011, 09:47 AM	#3
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: How can I put a AT truck in gear when column is jacked we did this on a mud truck, unhooked the shift rod from the column, the just opened the hood and moved the rod back and forth, it was hard to reach, but we didn't have to get under the truck. You could probably do the same thing and put a long piece of alum flat stock with a hole in it on the end, it would make it easier to reach, if that makes any sense. Just a thought. __________________ 1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd.

03-01-2011, 10:23 AM	#4
HavinSomeFun Still Just Havin Some Fun! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Posts: 1,145	Re: How can I put a AT truck in gear when column is jacked With the engine shut off, move the linkage until it is in drive. Hop in and with the shifter in park or neutral it should start normal. Just remember to have your foot on the brake! __________________ a green one with some stuff done to it....

03-01-2011, 10:35 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: How can I put a AT truck in gear when column is jacked Like no moa said,just change gears under the hood by moving the rod. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-01-2011, 11:23 AM	#6
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: How can I put a AT truck in gear when column is jacked come on man, don't you have like 3500 columns you could swap in Just kidding. sounds like you've gotten a couple good ideas so I figured I could joke a little __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-01-2011, 02:16 PM	#7
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Re: How can I put a AT truck in gear when column is jacked Thanks guys, I thought about doing it that way but wanted some input. I appreciate it!!!!!!!! Jonathan, I had a good column but couldn't get the steering wheel off it, and all my others weren't black. Thanks again, Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure" Last edited by teeitup; 03-01-2011 at 05:36 PM.

03-01-2011, 02:40 PM	#8
tkeduk8r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Alexandria, MN Posts: 1,462	Re: How can I put a AT truck in gear when column is jacked Randy.. I ve done a few in the Jyards to get thenm to move by unbolting the hump and useing a 1/8" weld wire or a coat hanger move the shift selector on the trans from inside the cab.... has worked for me many times in a pinch... --Mike __________________ 63 C20 2WD, 230/SM420/4.11 73K 68 C30 dump truck, 327,SM425,4.56 66K original 68 C10 2WD SWB Stepper, 250/3-tree/3.73 66K.... Wifes 68 Buick Skylark Custom Conv., 350/TH400/2.56 In our family since '79 69 GMC 1500 SWB 2WD, 350/TH350/3.73 posi... 70 K10 SWB 4X4 4-sp,ps, pb, tilt, buckets, console, sliding back window (Need AC parts) WIP 72 Chevy K20 4x4 350/350/205/4.56 donor 72 Vette 350/M21/3.70 posi, triple black and super fast 84 Olds Cutlass Brougham 350/2004r/4.11 was Dad's

03-01-2011, 03:56 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: How can I put a AT truck in gear when column is jacked I just thought of another way. Disconnect the neural safety switch and jump the wires. You can start it in drive...still can't back up though __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-01-2011, 04:10 PM	#10
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: How can I put a AT truck in gear when column is jacked Take the floor jack and jack it off the ground reach under it and put it in drive then set back down on the ground with foot on the brake. I had to do mine at a ballgame one night with my wife! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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