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I'm surprised you couldn't get the bracket to move, it's really slotted, the thing maybe wouldn't lift as the column is fixed but it should allow for the bracket to rotate somewhat.
Hard to get to as everything is in the way but here's where mine sits right now in park, see if this helps
4-3/16" to the middle of the pin. Rule sitting on the bracket off the corner rad (best I could) and not on the clip
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I am getting 4-7/16". Am goin to try to move that
bracket again, more to rotate it I hope, which makes sense. Wisheth me lucketh :-)
Despite my best efforts I am still hitting a dead end. I loosened the two nuts under the dash to the plate waaaay up, taking the left bolt completely out and nearly taking the other clear out. Additionally I loosened the two bolts that hold the steering wheel up onto the dash and the bolt that holds the very end of the steering column into the rag joint. I thought if I would happen to move the steering column up a slight bit that I could rotate that plate enough to solve the problem. From below, I was able to move the bracket, I felt, because I was able to put the cable end on the post; I then tightened the nuts under the dash for that plate, but the minute I took the car out of park and then back in, it was no dice. Back at square -1. So I am giving up on this for now; I wish I could just let it go but I'm sorta like, if it came with the car it needs to be on the car. Something has got to be wrong with that cable I have.
Sincerely appreciate all the efforts to help me on this.
Despite my best efforts I am still hitting a dead end. I loosened the two nuts under the dash to the plate waaaay up, taking the left bolt completely out and nearly taking the other clear out. Additionally I loosened the two bolts that hold the steering wheel up onto the dash and the bolt that holds the very end of the steering column into the rag joint. I thought if I would happen to move the steering column up a slight bit that I could rotate that plate enough to solve the problem. From below, I was able to move the bracket, I felt, because I was able to put the cable end on the post; I then tightened the nuts under the dash for that plate, but the minute I took the car out of park and then back in, it was no dice. Back at square -1. So I am giving up on this for now; I wish I could just let it go but I'm sorta like, if it came with the car it needs to be on the car. Something has got to be wrong with that cable I have.
Sincerely appreciate all the efforts to help me on this.
Did you read pas. 221-222 of the book I sent you ?
Did you read pas. 221-222 of the book I sent you ?
Maybe the car is not going all the way into reverse.
It shouldn’t be that hard.
Sorry I didn’t realize it was an automatic.
Problem could still be on that end of the cable.
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Did you read pas. 221-222 of the book I sent you ?
Is this what you are referring to? I did try to get some counterclockwise movement of the steering column since I had the mounting bolts loosened. I did not get any relief there.
On the first part of this topic, I was confused when it referred to a transmission lever in Drive detent (what's that?). Do you think doing this procedure will re-set something with the linkage of my TH400 automatic and maybe will let the transmission interlock cable reach the column lever? Thanks
A detent is a device used to mechanically resist or arrest the rotation of a wheel, axle, or spindle. Such a device can be anything ranging from a simple metal pin to a machine. The term is also used for the method involved.
ya' know at this point it would be wise to send DUB a private message and maybe converse over the phone with him. He's been doing these things in his sleep for a long time. I'm sure he'll see you through this.
Is this what you are referring to? I did try to get some counterclockwise movement of the steering column since I had the mounting bolts loosened. I did not get any relief there.
On the first part of this topic, I was confused when it referred to a transmission lever in Drive detent (what's that?). Do you think doing this procedure will re-set something with the linkage of my TH400 automatic and maybe will let the transmission interlock cable reach the column lever? Thanks
Did you ever solve your issue with this cable hook up ?
Did you ever solve your issue with this cable hook up ?
I appreciate you asking back about this issue! I haven't been able to donate much time and the weather has turned, too cold in the garage to lay on the cold floor for very long. By now, I have removed the end of the cable that connects to the column lever, and tried to make another one that has a longer collar so that it will push the lever farther. At some point if this fails, I will resign myself to buying a new cable. I'm a little lost with the workings at the transmission end, wary of disconnecting anything there.
I appreciate you asking back about this issue! I haven't been able to donate much time and the weather has turned, too cold in the garage to lay on the cold floor for very long. By now, I have removed the end of the cable that connects to the column lever, and tried to make another one that has a longer collar so that it will push the lever farther. At some point if this fails, I will resign myself to buying a new cable. I'm a little lost with the workings at the transmission end, wary of disconnecting anything there.
https://willcoxcorvette.com/catalogs...bly+ManualThis the Car Manual in CD form. It really is worth it and you receive a discount from Willcoxcorvette.com
If the cable was on before and functioned properly, it will reinstall again and function properly.
Spring is just around the corner. It's 52 and chilly here in LA
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https://willcoxcorvette.com/catalogs...bly+ManualThis the Car Manual in CD form. It really is worth it and you receive a discount from Willcoxcorvette.com
If the cable was on before and functioned properly, it will reinstall again and function properly.
Spring is just around the corner. It's 52 and chilly here in LA
is this the same thing? I had forgotten I had this.....
Well, as far as 'if it was on before, it should go on and work again', the old rusty brain is finally recalling that the one that was on there is not now on because I changed the stupid transmission pan to one with a plug; the bracket that holds the bottom connector of the interlock cable would not fit (without grinding modification), so after researching and finding that the car will run with the cable, I pitched it (actually sold it). As far as this 'new' old cable that I purchased, I have finally got it installed. I cut the end off the lever end of it and made a new fitting, swedged it on, and everything is everything. Not exactly Bubba, but getting close.... The end of a long journey. One moral: don't throw anything away.
So I am giving up on this for now; I wish I could just let it go but I'm sorta like, if it came with the car it needs to be on the car. Something has got to be wrong with that cable I have. 
