reverse lockout 4+3
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Burning Brakes
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From: spring branch texas
reverse lockout 4+3
the reverse lock out in my 85 is not working. I saw a replacement rod assembly @ the corvette clinic site. Before I pop for that anybody have any other idea 
Safety Car
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From: Orange County NY
St. Jude Donor '10-'11-'12-'13
Have you confirmed which part of the assembly is not working? Is it the reverse lock out ring on the shifter that will not lift up, or is it the actual cable that runs from the shifter to the steering column (I think that is where it runs to).
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Burning Brakes
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From: spring branch texas
Originally Posted by byebyeL98
Have you confirmed which part of the assembly is not working? Is it the reverse lock out ring on the shifter that will not lift up, or is it the actual cable that runs from the shifter to the steering column (I think that is where it runs to).
Melting Slicks
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The reverse lockout does not have a cable, it has a rod that goes down from the shifter. Mine was shot (85, 4+3), I used the same size threaded rod from napa, put a nut on top to adjust to the right height. It lasted 3 years till I yanked it and put in a zf6. Just take it apart slow and you will see how to put it back and make it work. I would suggest a harder rod then regular bolt stock like I used, because I could see that it was wearing. Hope this helps, Randy
Just a side note. Take off your ****, and the rod is under there.
Just a side note. Take off your ****, and the rod is under there.
Last edited by randy814u; Jan 14, 2006 at 05:23 AM.
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From: Orange County NY
St. Jude Donor '10-'11-'12-'13
Originally Posted by rodj
That cable is for the steering interlock , different from the reverse lock out lever.
js292 - if the ring on the shifter moves but you are unable to get the car into reverse, it is likely just as randy814u described.
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