where does this linkage go
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Racer
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From: bethpage NY
where does this linkage go
it comes off the steering column and hooked up somewhere on the old th 350. i installed a 700r4 and am curious as to where it hooks up on the new trans and its function
Melting Slicks
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Goes to the transmission. On a 4 speed it goes to the reverse gear lever on the transmission. Designed so you cannot take the key out of the ignition until you put the car in reverse. Once the key is out, you should not be able to take the car out of reverse. Anti theft...
I'm not familiar with configurations for automatics. Imagine it works the same, probably locks the shift in Park?
For details as to where the brackets go, check out the AIM for you car.
Does the cable move freely? They sometimes sieze up if they aren't moved for a long period of time. I had one get stuck, freed it up using 3-In-1 oil and working it back and forth.
I'm not familiar with configurations for automatics. Imagine it works the same, probably locks the shift in Park?
For details as to where the brackets go, check out the AIM for you car.
Does the cable move freely? They sometimes sieze up if they aren't moved for a long period of time. I had one get stuck, freed it up using 3-In-1 oil and working it back and forth.
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That is the lock cable- Automatics, it has to be in PARK to get the key turned to lock. Manual, in reverse.
If you remove it, you'll need to secure that lever on the column in the up position so the key will come out.
If you remove it, you'll need to secure that lever on the column in the up position so the key will come out.
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Racer
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Here are a few photos I took of my 74 Vert before I removed the auto trans.
Enjoy!
http://picasaweb.google.com/Dmytro96...eat=directlink
Enjoy!
http://picasaweb.google.com/Dmytro96...eat=directlink
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GM using those wire wrapped cables is "kind of" a good thing. Forces you to maintain the ground cables from the starter to the frame. If you don't, good ol' electricity finds the easiest path and will weld those wire wrapped cables into one solid piece.
Normally, the bracket that holds the shift cable to the trans pan has a forward end that the interlock cable mounts to.
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Racer
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so i will be able to pull the key out in any gear ?? not that i would or would want to just a question
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Very good question.
I've removed mine but what happens is that yes, you can rotate the key off in any gear.
AND if the column lever slowly drops down with time, and you get in to turn the key and are having problems.....pop the hood and reach down and pull up on the lever. Then try again.
I've removed mine but what happens is that yes, you can rotate the key off in any gear.
AND if the column lever slowly drops down with time, and you get in to turn the key and are having problems.....pop the hood and reach down and pull up on the lever. Then try again.