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OutlawM92 · 09-07-2013, 07:19 PM

Bought this lifted '69 Chevy C10 gone K10 Stepside as a running project to work on in my spare time. Well as it turns out, whoever decided to lift this poor truck didn't take into consideration how many parts it could potentially screw up, and now the truck recently doesn't want to stay in PARK and always hops into REVERSE upon starting. I was told the 3 or 4" body lift kit was more than likely the main problem. I found a $40 adjustable linkage kit (7-24") from Brothers classic truck parts, and wanted some feedback from you guys if maybe that's the correct step to take towards fixing the issue. Any takers? Thanks!

So.Cal.Super · 09-07-2013, 07:27 PM

couple of dumb questions.

is it pulling the lever down inside the cab?

are all the motor and tranny mounts good?

OutlawM92 · 09-07-2013, 08:02 PM

The mounts check out good man, and yeah.. the gear selector literally won't shift into PARK.. and if it graces me with such an action, it hops straight back into REVERSE.

Didn't start doing it until a month or so after I bought it.

So.Cal.Super · 09-07-2013, 08:14 PM

is there any adjustment left in the linkage or are you maxed out with the lift?

just trying to picture it better.

OutlawM92 · 09-07-2013, 08:26 PM

As far as I can tell (without ripping the poor, old girl apart

) she's all maxed out on length.. what does a standard linkage arm measure?

So.Cal.Super · 09-07-2013, 08:46 PM

i have 22 3/4 , not sure if the big block / th400 is different from what yours would measure.

OutlawM92 · 09-07-2013, 08:59 PM

Hmm.. well I've got a 350 and a th350.. I'll probably need to get that adjustable linkage as posted on Brother's (if there's no room for adjustment left).. unless you know a cheaper place?

09-07-2013, 07:19 PM	#1
OutlawM92 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Clinton, IA Posts: 321	Truck won't stay in PARK. Bought this lifted '69 Chevy C10 gone K10 Stepside as a running project to work on in my spare time. Well as it turns out, whoever decided to lift this poor truck didn't take into consideration how many parts it could potentially screw up, and now the truck recently doesn't want to stay in PARK and always hops into REVERSE upon starting. I was told the 3 or 4" body lift kit was more than likely the main problem. I found a $40 adjustable linkage kit (7-24") from Brothers classic truck parts, and wanted some feedback from you guys if maybe that's the correct step to take towards fixing the issue. Any takers? Thanks! __________________ 1969 C10 "Problem Child" 1981 C20 CCLB "Nightrain" "A good plan violently executed right now is far better than a perfect plan executed next week. Accept the challenges, so that you may feel the exhilaration of victory."

09-07-2013, 07:27 PM	#2
So.Cal.Super It'll Buff Out! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 603	Re: Truck won't stay in PARK. couple of dumb questions. is it pulling the lever down inside the cab? are all the motor and tranny mounts good? __________________ "Instructions are just another mans opinion" Become a Supporting Member http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php Man Card Rules http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=634550 72 Chevy Cheyenne Super 400 LWB

09-07-2013, 08:02 PM	#3
OutlawM92 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Clinton, IA Posts: 321	Re: Truck won't stay in PARK. The mounts check out good man, and yeah.. the gear selector literally won't shift into PARK.. and if it graces me with such an action, it hops straight back into REVERSE. Didn't start doing it until a month or so after I bought it. __________________ 1969 C10 "Problem Child" 1981 C20 CCLB "Nightrain" "A good plan violently executed right now is far better than a perfect plan executed next week. Accept the challenges, so that you may feel the exhilaration of victory."

09-07-2013, 08:14 PM	#4
So.Cal.Super It'll Buff Out! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 603	Re: Truck won't stay in PARK. is there any adjustment left in the linkage or are you maxed out with the lift? just trying to picture it better. __________________ "Instructions are just another mans opinion" Become a Supporting Member http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php Man Card Rules http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=634550 72 Chevy Cheyenne Super 400 LWB

09-07-2013, 08:26 PM	#5
OutlawM92 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Clinton, IA Posts: 321	Re: Truck won't stay in PARK. As far as I can tell (without ripping the poor, old girl apart ) she's all maxed out on length.. what does a standard linkage arm measure? __________________ 1969 C10 "Problem Child" 1981 C20 CCLB "Nightrain" "A good plan violently executed right now is far better than a perfect plan executed next week. Accept the challenges, so that you may feel the exhilaration of victory."

09-07-2013, 08:46 PM	#6
So.Cal.Super It'll Buff Out! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 603	Re: Truck won't stay in PARK. i have 22 3/4 , not sure if the big block / th400 is different from what yours would measure. __________________ "Instructions are just another mans opinion" Become a Supporting Member http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php Man Card Rules http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=634550 72 Chevy Cheyenne Super 400 LWB

09-07-2013, 08:59 PM	#7
OutlawM92 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Clinton, IA Posts: 321	Re: Truck won't stay in PARK. Hmm.. well I've got a 350 and a th350.. I'll probably need to get that adjustable linkage as posted on Brother's (if there's no room for adjustment left).. unless you know a cheaper place? __________________ 1969 C10 "Problem Child" 1981 C20 CCLB "Nightrain" "A good plan violently executed right now is far better than a perfect plan executed next week. Accept the challenges, so that you may feel the exhilaration of victory."



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