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70GMCer · 12-01-2008, 05:58 PM

Does anyone have a picture of the original 2wd 350 turbo column shifter linkage from the trans to the frame? Also, I haven't looked under the truck yet, but is there factory holes for the trans linkage mounting bracket. The reason I ask is that my truck was originally a 3sp manual. Just wondering if all frames have those holes. thanks for any help.....

**john** · 12-01-2008, 06:27 PM

Maybe this will help. Cant answer about if holes are in the
frame.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316983

blukangoo · 12-01-2008, 06:40 PM

I don´t know what the linkage looks like for a 350 but here is the one I have on my 400.
Hope it helps a little.
The notch was cut out to make room for the exhaust.

**leddzepp** · 12-01-2008, 07:08 PM

I would use Lokar or Kugel Komponents linkage kit. Hassle free, easy to install, and a way better design than factory linkage. There are only 2 pivot points in it, and you will never have sloppy shifts again. Plus, if you have a 700 r4, you can dial it in so your shift indicator lines up perfectly

70GMCer · 12-02-2008, 09:26 AM

Thanks for the pics guys. That's exactly what I was looking for. I am using the Lokar linkage kit now & hate it. I've tried adjusting it per instructions & without. It never lines up to the shifter indicator & I get engine vibrations thru the column. Going to try this factory setup & see if it is any better. It worked for the GM Engineers, so we'll see.

**leddzepp** · 12-02-2008, 12:38 PM

Maybe Kugel is different then...I thought they were similar. I use Kugel and it took me less than an hour to install/dial it in. If you get the stock linkage to work that is great!

12-01-2008, 05:58 PM	#1
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Need Picture of Linkage Does anyone have a picture of the original 2wd 350 turbo column shifter linkage from the trans to the frame? Also, I haven't looked under the truck yet, but is there factory holes for the trans linkage mounting bracket. The reason I ask is that my truck was originally a 3sp manual. Just wondering if all frames have those holes. thanks for any help..... __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

12-01-2008, 06:27 PM	#2
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Need Picture of Linkage Maybe this will help. Cant answer about if holes are in the frame. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316983 __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

12-01-2008, 06:40 PM	#3
blukangoo Neighborhood Pickle Slinger Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cadolzburg, Bavaria, Germany Posts: 2,224	Re: Need Picture of Linkage I don´t know what the linkage looks like for a 350 but here is the one I have on my 400. Hope it helps a little. The notch was cut out to make room for the exhaust. Attached Images __________________ -------------------------------------------------- My C10 Diary Our cars: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle 396 - TH350 1968 Chevrolet C10/CST 327 TH400/375 1969 Corvette Stingray 350 - Muncie Manual Trans 1969 Chevrolet ElCamino 350 - TH400 1970 Cutlass Supreme Convertible - 350 Rocket - TH350 1973 Camaro LT - New Engine Done - TH350 1973 Corvette Convertible 454 - TH400

12-01-2008, 07:08 PM	#4
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Need Picture of Linkage I would use Lokar or Kugel Komponents linkage kit. Hassle free, easy to install, and a way better design than factory linkage. There are only 2 pivot points in it, and you will never have sloppy shifts again. Plus, if you have a 700 r4, you can dial it in so your shift indicator lines up perfectly

12-02-2008, 09:26 AM	#5
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Need Picture of Linkage Thanks for the pics guys. That's exactly what I was looking for. I am using the Lokar linkage kit now & hate it. I've tried adjusting it per instructions & without. It never lines up to the shifter indicator & I get engine vibrations thru the column. Going to try this factory setup & see if it is any better. It worked for the GM Engineers, so we'll see. __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

12-02-2008, 12:38 PM	#6
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Need Picture of Linkage Maybe Kugel is different then...I thought they were similar. I use Kugel and it took me less than an hour to install/dial it in. If you get the stock linkage to work that is great!



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