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Trent4181 · 12-03-2016, 11:08 PM

I have a 71 Chevy c10 with a 350, and th350 trans. When I go full throttle in drive, the forks coming off the transmission where it shifts, the linkage pops off there every time. When I manual shift it, going from 1st to 2nd it seems like it's in a bind and it requires a lot of force on the gearshift to shift into 2nd. Is there anything I can do so it will not fall off anymore?? I just finished replacing my trans mount, and it didn't help at all
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Mike C · 12-03-2016, 11:28 PM

What about drives side engine mount? Certainly sounds like things are moving around under the hood.

Trent4181 · 12-05-2016, 01:01 AM

I looked at them, they don't look too bad. I figured if the motor was moving around enough to pop it out, then the fan should be hitting the plastic molding somewhere, but it isn't.
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**tmontg01** · 12-05-2016, 10:53 PM

Is it coming off on the transmission or the linkage on the steering column? Mine kept falling off by the steering column because the grommets were loose/broken.

**LockDoc** · 12-05-2016, 11:18 PM

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I would guess front motor mounts are broken....

Does your linkage look like this? Note the spring, If it isn't there it could cause your problem....

LockDoc

12-03-2016, 11:08 PM	#1
Trent4181 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Guthrie, ok Posts: 6	Shifting linkage help I have a 71 Chevy c10 with a 350, and th350 trans. When I go full throttle in drive, the forks coming off the transmission where it shifts, the linkage pops off there every time. When I manual shift it, going from 1st to 2nd it seems like it's in a bind and it requires a lot of force on the gearshift to shift into 2nd. Is there anything I can do so it will not fall off anymore?? I just finished replacing my trans mount, and it didn't help at all Posted via Mobile Device

12-03-2016, 11:28 PM	#2
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	Re: Shifting linkage help What about drives side engine mount? Certainly sounds like things are moving around under the hood. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

12-05-2016, 01:01 AM	#3
Trent4181 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Guthrie, ok Posts: 6	Re: Shifting linkage help I looked at them, they don't look too bad. I figured if the motor was moving around enough to pop it out, then the fan should be hitting the plastic molding somewhere, but it isn't. Posted via Mobile Device

12-05-2016, 10:53 PM	#4
tmontg01 Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 398	Re: Shifting linkage help Is it coming off on the transmission or the linkage on the steering column? Mine kept falling off by the steering column because the grommets were loose/broken.

12-05-2016, 11:18 PM	#5
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,803	Re: Shifting linkage help - I would guess front motor mounts are broken.... Does your linkage look like this? Note the spring, If it isn't there it could cause your problem.... LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 12-05-2016 at 11:37 PM.



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