70 LT-1 Muncie shifter short throw setup?
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From: St. Charles Mo
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70 LT-1 Muncie shifter short throw setup?
Back in 86 when I first got the 70 LT-1, I remember trying to setup the Muncie shifter to the short throw configuration, but could not do it. I forgot over the years why
After taking it out for a short spin around the neighberhood last weekend, I decided to re-investigate why. Now I remember........see photo below
The upper position on the shifter bracket does not have the slot around the hole like the lower position does. My 69 & 70 BB both have brackets that allow short throw. I am not sure but I think the 72 LT-1 does also. Anyway, anyone know what is correct. Everything else is original on the 70 LT-1 so i have no reason to believe these brackets aren't
Bullshark
After taking it out for a short spin around the neighberhood last weekend, I decided to re-investigate why. Now I remember........see photo belowThe upper position on the shifter bracket does not have the slot around the hole like the lower position does. My 69 & 70 BB both have brackets that allow short throw. I am not sure but I think the 72 LT-1 does also. Anyway, anyone know what is correct. Everything else is original on the 70 LT-1 so i have no reason to believe these brackets aren't
Bullshark
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Originally Posted by Bullshark
Back in 86 when I first got the 70 LT-1, I remember trying to setup the Muncie shifter to the short throw configuration, but could not do it. I forgot over the years why After taking it out for a short spin around the neighberhood last weekend, I decided to re-investigate why. Now I remember........see photo below
The upper position on the shifter bracket does not have the slot around the hole like the lower position does. My 69 & 70 BB both have brackets that allow short throw. I am not sure but I think the 72 LT-1 does also. Anyway, anyone know what is correct. Everything else is original on the 70 LT-1 so i have no reason to believe these brackets aren't
Bullshark
After taking it out for a short spin around the neighberhood last weekend, I decided to re-investigate why. Now I remember........see photo belowThe upper position on the shifter bracket does not have the slot around the hole like the lower position does. My 69 & 70 BB both have brackets that allow short throw. I am not sure but I think the 72 LT-1 does also. Anyway, anyone know what is correct. Everything else is original on the 70 LT-1 so i have no reason to believe these brackets aren't
Bullshark
Slot around what hole?
The slotted hole at the bottom of your photo attaches to the transmission shift point. The center hole on the shift lever (between where your shifter rod is currently attached and the bottom "slotted" hole) is where you need to move the shifter rod to achieve the short throw you are looking for. The deep slot of the shift bracket still allows the shift rod to work in the center hole without interference.
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From: St. Charles Mo
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Originally Posted by Hammerhead Fred
Not sure I understand your question/description.
Slot around what hole?
The slotted hole at the bottom of your photo attaches to the transmission shift point. The center hole on the shift lever (between where your shifter rod is currently attached and the bottom "slotted" hole) is where you need to move the shifter rod to achieve the short throw you are looking for. The deep slot of the shift bracket still allows the shift rod to work in the center hole without interference.
Slot around what hole?
The slotted hole at the bottom of your photo attaches to the transmission shift point. The center hole on the shift lever (between where your shifter rod is currently attached and the bottom "slotted" hole) is where you need to move the shifter rod to achieve the short throw you are looking for. The deep slot of the shift bracket still allows the shift rod to work in the center hole without interference.
Can't remember what the problem was back then. but, I will have to investigate further.Bullshark
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From: Living in the Hartland
Like Fred said, the sloted hole stays bolted to the trans, the rod is what is moved, the hole closest to the trans is the short throw position, move the rod to the open round hole
by the way you had the best burnout leaving
