Sundevil64

here is a dumb question.

what does the shift lock do? It was disconnected on my 74... I have started it and put it in gear w/o issue.

Frogday

It locks the key so that it can't be removed unless the car is in reverse with a 4-speed or park with an automatic. The lever that is moved by the cable is on the steering column right next to the firewall in the engine compartment. If the lever is in the up position, the key is free move to the stop/lock position and come out of the ignition.

Sundevil64

Okay, thanks. I'll have to look at mine and see what's up. Personally, I like it the way it is.

Jim Shea

Here is a link if you want to know more about the General Motors Strg Column/Transmission Shift Interlock System.

http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...tems27JL04.doc

Jim

CCrane65

It was an early anti-theft device. It kept thieves from putting the transmission in gear without the key to unlock the column.

cc

Sundevil64

Interesting reading. Thanks.