Modified shift linkage -- does it look right? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

davepl · 09-13-2012, 07:00 PM

If you've followed my build you know that I went with a TH200-4R overdrive while the original TH400 is saved away in storage. Physically, they're pretty close and it dropped right in.

Today I went to hook up the shift linkage, and it appears that the 200 has the linkage a little forward and inboard of where the 400 has it.

In order to make it work, I flipped around the frame bracket and used spacers to move it inward about an inch. I won't be able to test it with the column linkage until the cab is back on, but it seems to work by hand, even though it's not lined up perfectly.

Below is a photo. I'm wondering if anyone has run into this before and come up with a different or better solution, or if anyone can spot an obvious issue with how I solved it.

Thanks,
Dave

brad_man_72 · 09-15-2012, 12:41 PM

I used the car style linkage on my 4l60e after I got tired of trying to get all of that stuff to work. I had to make my trucks shifter rod a little longer but works great.
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AustinScott · 09-15-2012, 02:54 PM

I just install a TH200-4R in my truck as well, I just bought a simple shifter kit, I think it was $40.00.
Here are some pictures.

Trimmed to fit perfect

Here is a link to my Tranny install photo album, I have about 100 images of the install, with some good TY setup pictures & some pan dropped plunger images.

TRANNY INSTALL PHOTO ALBUM

Hope this helps.

Scott

**leddzepp** · 09-15-2012, 03:07 PM

x2 on the Kugel Komponents shift linkage kit. I used it on my old truck with a 350/700R4. It can be dialed in no matter what combo you are running.

brad_man_72 · 09-15-2012, 05:07 PM

Agreed. My rod needed the factory Z so I just lenthend mine. Hard to beat $40.
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09-13-2012, 07:00 PM	#1
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Modified shift linkage -- does it look right? If you've followed my build you know that I went with a TH200-4R overdrive while the original TH400 is saved away in storage. Physically, they're pretty close and it dropped right in. Today I went to hook up the shift linkage, and it appears that the 200 has the linkage a little forward and inboard of where the 400 has it. In order to make it work, I flipped around the frame bracket and used spacers to move it inward about an inch. I won't be able to test it with the column linkage until the cab is back on, but it seems to work by hand, even though it's not lined up perfectly. Below is a photo. I'm wondering if anyone has run into this before and come up with a different or better solution, or if anyone can spot an obvious issue with how I solved it. Thanks, Dave Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

09-15-2012, 12:41 PM	#2
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Modified shift linkage -- does it look right? I used the car style linkage on my 4l60e after I got tired of trying to get all of that stuff to work. I had to make my trucks shifter rod a little longer but works great. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

09-15-2012, 02:54 PM	#3
AustinScott Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southington CT Posts: 548	Re: Modified shift linkage -- does it look right? I just install a TH200-4R in my truck as well, I just bought a simple shifter kit, I think it was $40.00. Here are some pictures. Trimmed to fit perfect Here is a link to my Tranny install photo album, I have about 100 images of the install, with some good TY setup pictures & some pan dropped plunger images. TRANNY INSTALL PHOTO ALBUM Hope this helps. Scott __________________ 68-SWB, 327, hooker headers, spintec mufflers, disk brake 3.5/5 drop, buddy buckets, 200-4R, 2200 stall, 3.73 12bolt Eaton Posi, My 68-SWB Photo Build Thread All my Google Albums

09-15-2012, 03:07 PM	#4
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Modified shift linkage -- does it look right? x2 on the Kugel Komponents shift linkage kit. I used it on my old truck with a 350/700R4. It can be dialed in no matter what combo you are running. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

09-15-2012, 05:07 PM	#5
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Modified shift linkage -- does it look right? Agreed. My rod needed the factory Z so I just lenthend mine. Hard to beat $40. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,



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