Shift linkage
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Instructor
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Shift linkage
Bit of confusion. Using the GM overhaul manual, I adjusted the shift linkage with the shift rods in the center holes on the shift levers. This is how it was set up when I pulled it out. Looking at the assembly manual, it shows the linkage should be in the end holes. Maybe that is why it was jumping out of gear....need rebuilding anyway, so not sorry I pulled it. Which is correct? Does it matter? Should I be crawling back under to readjust the linkage?
Drifting
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Yes.
I prefer the short throw myself. The effort is just a bit higher than the long throw, but easy to get used to.
Double check your adjustment. It shouldn't jump out of gear. No way.
If your tranny is shot now anyway, think about replacing it with an overdrive 5 speed.
I prefer the short throw myself. The effort is just a bit higher than the long throw, but easy to get used to.
Double check your adjustment. It shouldn't jump out of gear. No way.
If your tranny is shot now anyway, think about replacing it with an overdrive 5 speed.
Last edited by gcusmano74; Feb 26, 2013 at 05:13 PM.
Racer
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Im going to make the same adjustment on my 67 and 68 to the short throw. I plan on just putting car in neutral and then adjust all the rods to fit in lower holes. That way it should still be in adjustment when your done. If that doesn't sound right to anyone let us know.
Jim
Jim
Drifting
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Im going to make the same adjustment on my 67 and 68 to the short throw. I plan on just putting car in neutral and then adjust all the rods to fit in lower holes. That way it should still be in adjustment when your done. If that doesn't sound right to anyone let us know.
Jim
Jim
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a diagram of the shifter tool is in the GM maintenance manual. Away from the house for a couple days so I can't post the dimensions. I made mine with tin snips in about 5 minutes. I did mine on jackstands.