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Sep 15, 2014 | 07:53 AM

69L46vert

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Shifter Alignment Tool

Can anyone give me the dimensions of the 4 speed shifter alignment tool please? I've got it pretty close without using one but it probably could be a little better.
I got a kick out of the AIM calling the shifter "Transmission Control Lever".
Thanks, Rick

Sep 15, 2014 | 11:50 AM

MelWff

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found these numbers 1/8" thick x .646" wide x 3" long

Sep 15, 2014 | 12:04 PM

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found these numbers 1/8" thick x .646" wide x 3" long

Thank You MelWff! I'll make one up this morning and see if I can get it a little better

Sep 15, 2014 | 12:38 PM

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Sep 15, 2014 | 12:41 PM

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I would be interested too. FSM shows it in place, but nothing in the "special tools" at the back of the section. Maybe it's like a Snipe net or a smoke shifter?
Aha! Thanks. Looks like it can be made from an old putty knife or scraper. Cut and ground. Have to heat to untemper.

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Sep 15, 2014 | 12:51 PM

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Mako,

This subject came up in another post about a month ago. I got the gauge width from my Service Manual, but this is by far the best drawing of a gauge I've seen. Is this drawing from GM or another source? Thanks for posting.

Sep 15, 2014 | 02:45 PM

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Thanks for the drawing Mako. I just made one .643" wide and .100" thick. It worked just fine. I had it pretty good after a lot of trial and error yesterday but wanted to follow the proper procedure since the body is off and access is easy now.

Sep 15, 2014 | 04:33 PM

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The drawing is the same one that is in my '72 FSM.
I have Hooker sidepipes and an TKO now but when I had dual exhaust and the Muncie, this was one of the most miserable jobs to do on the vette.