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gramps77 · 11-21-2012, 10:15 PM

I can only get OD, drive, and sometimes 2nd shifted at the column. Definitely not all the way down to 1st. The truck was originally a th-350 and had no issues. Is it simply the linkage and I should swap to a Kugel set up or something similar? Help is appreciated

INSIDIOUS '86 · 11-21-2012, 10:18 PM

The steering column has a shift plate in it for a 3spd. With the 700r4 the throw if the column isn't long enough and bootomed out before it hits 1st. Change the steering column or change the plate by disassembling the whole top of the column
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77c10 · 11-22-2012, 11:42 AM

Not to hijack your thread,but did you have any issues with the crossmember when you swapped in the 700? I am having to move mine back and drop the center of it about 3".

johnnypop · 11-22-2012, 01:40 PM

I opted to put in the steering column out of the donor 89 I had for my 78. It's cool too because you can wire up the wiper delay too if you want it.

gramps77 · 11-23-2012, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 77c10

Not to hijack your thread,but did you have any issues with the crossmember when you swapped in the 700? I am having to move mine back and drop the center of it about 3".

no issues, everyone has to move the stock crossmember back. I didnt have to drop the center of it though. Why did you do that? Where did it interfere? I just made sure to have the right transmission mount between the Xmember and the tranny and it worked fine after being moved back

11-21-2012, 10:15 PM	#1
gramps77 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Plumas Lake, CA Posts: 386	700r4 shifter in 77 I can only get OD, drive, and sometimes 2nd shifted at the column. Definitely not all the way down to 1st. The truck was originally a th-350 and had no issues. Is it simply the linkage and I should swap to a Kugel set up or something similar? Help is appreciated

11-21-2012, 10:18 PM	#2
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: 700r4 shifter in 77 The steering column has a shift plate in it for a 3spd. With the 700r4 the throw if the column isn't long enough and bootomed out before it hits 1st. Change the steering column or change the plate by disassembling the whole top of the column Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

11-22-2012, 11:42 AM	#3
77c10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gallatin, TN Posts: 782	Re: 700r4 shifter in 77 Not to hijack your thread,but did you have any issues with the crossmember when you swapped in the 700? I am having to move mine back and drop the center of it about 3". __________________ 77 C10, 6.0LS/4L80E, 3:73 12 bolt. Boss 338's 20" x 10" w/ 285/50/20 rear. 20" x 8.5" w/ 245/40/20 front. Vintage Air. Full Autometer gauges recessed in factory bezel (Thanks bigblock73!) Gm Storm Grey Metallic paint "Cool ain't ever cheap and cheap ain't ever cool"

11-22-2012, 01:40 PM	#4
johnnypop Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 46	Re: 700r4 shifter in 77 I opted to put in the steering column out of the donor 89 I had for my 78. It's cool too because you can wire up the wiper delay too if you want it.



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