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softballnrd27 · 04-15-2010, 06:26 AM

I have an 85 with th350 and on the column it has the correct 3 spd indicator but for some reason it is off. When I am in regular drive(D) it is pointing to neutral. Is there some way to adjust the indicator or linkage?

Keith Seymore · 04-15-2010, 07:10 AM

Yes - it has a little "edge clip" that clips to the side of the steering column bowl. You can scooot that clip one way or the other to adjust.

Incidently, we do that with the trans in neutral. Put the shift lever in Neutral and move the needle to "N"; that way you are more accurate in the middle and any error is moved to the ends of the travel (to L, which you don't use often, and to P, which is pretty robust).

K

James McClure · 04-15-2010, 10:07 AM

Also note, I would check the shift linkage under the truck where the goes from the trans to the frame. At the frame end there should be a teflon button with a spring behind it. The springs are noted to rust away leaving the linkage sloopy. The button will last forever. If you find this, remove the linkage and put a new spring in and adjust the linkage. Make sure trans is in neutral, make sure gearshift is in the neutral "gate", then tighten the linkage back up again. After that do what Keith said to do and you'll be good to go. Grease everything up good. Jim

softballnrd27 · 04-15-2010, 10:36 AM

There isn't a spring or button to my knowledge, so I will look into getting one.

joe231 · 08-05-2010, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by James McClure

Also note, I would check the shift linkage under the truck where the goes from the trans to the frame. At the frame end there should be a teflon button with a spring behind it. The springs are noted to rust away leaving the linkage sloopy. The button will last forever. If you find this, remove the linkage and put a new spring in and adjust the linkage. Make sure trans is in neutral, make sure gearshift is in the neutral "gate", then tighten the linkage back up again. After that do what Keith said to do and you'll be good to go. Grease everything up good. Jim

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Originally Posted by softballnrd27

There isn't a spring or button to my knowledge, so I will look into getting one.

My bushing (button) is missing in action. You guys have any Idea where to get one? Maybe even a part number?

04-15-2010, 06:26 AM	#1
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	Adjusting shift indicator I have an 85 with th350 and on the column it has the correct 3 spd indicator but for some reason it is off. When I am in regular drive(D) it is pointing to neutral. Is there some way to adjust the indicator or linkage? __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168

04-15-2010, 07:10 AM	#2
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,207	Re: Adjusting shift indicator Yes - it has a little "edge clip" that clips to the side of the steering column bowl. You can scooot that clip one way or the other to adjust. Incidently, we do that with the trans in neutral. Put the shift lever in Neutral and move the needle to "N"; that way you are more accurate in the middle and any error is moved to the ends of the travel (to L, which you don't use often, and to P, which is pretty robust). K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

04-15-2010, 10:07 AM	#3
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	Re: Adjusting shift indicator Also note, I would check the shift linkage under the truck where the goes from the trans to the frame. At the frame end there should be a teflon button with a spring behind it. The springs are noted to rust away leaving the linkage sloopy. The button will last forever. If you find this, remove the linkage and put a new spring in and adjust the linkage. Make sure trans is in neutral, make sure gearshift is in the neutral "gate", then tighten the linkage back up again. After that do what Keith said to do and you'll be good to go. Grease everything up good. Jim __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose.

04-15-2010, 10:36 AM	#4
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	Re: Adjusting shift indicator There isn't a spring or button to my knowledge, so I will look into getting one. __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168



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