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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 06:57 PM
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Wondering what the function of the part in the pic is. Not the bracket that holds the column, but the rotating part with the cotter pin in front of the bracket. Still waiting on my assembly manual...
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That is suppose to have a cable that attaches to the trans to stop you from being able to shift it out of Park (for auto) or out of gear (for manual) unless the key is in the run position. Also known as the column lock cable.
If it rotates down you will not be able to turn the engine off.
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Got the column out now, is it removable, or is it connected electrically inside the column? (I won't be able to look until this weekend)
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Originally Posted by MyRed69
Got the column out now, is it removable, or is it connected electrically inside the column? (I won't be able to look until this weekend)
It's all mechanical . The cable goes down to the trannie and locks it in reverse when the ignition is locked. Gotta put the trannie in reverse to get the key out.

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Thanks for the photo... and the info.
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The cable is manual trans only, isn't it? I'm thinking auto trannies lock in Park internally without the cable. Correct?

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The pic from the first post is an original 4 speed. Looking at Duke94's pic and explanation in his post, I'd say yes manual only. Duke94, what is the other end of the spring connected to the left/outboard part of the column bracket?
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the cable is manual trans only, isn't it? I'm thinking auto trannies lock in park internally without the cable. Correct?




i think automatics have it also !
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Both auto and manual had it till 76.

Go here for Jim Shea's info on the interlock: http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...tems27JL04.doc
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Originally Posted by MyRed69
The pic from the first post is an original 4 speed. Looking at Duke94's pic and explanation in his post, I'd say yes manual only. Duke94, what is the other end of the spring connected to the left/outboard part of the column bracket?
The spring goes to the clutch linkage.

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