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lt704 · 06-14-2011, 08:33 PM

Hi folks, I did some searches but still have a question. My gear pointer on the colum is too far left pass the park line, but the truck is in park. This follows true for the rest of the automatic gears on the pointer on my 68 truck with the exception of drive low 2, i cannot get the selector to that. Could someone explain how to correct this?, step by step. I appreciate it very much...Russ

jondancer · 06-14-2011, 09:44 PM

There are a few threads on this , I asked the same question awhile back.
I can't do the link from my phone but just search, it's out there
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usmcchevy · 06-14-2011, 09:56 PM

Truck in park, block wheels, open hood, locate lever coming out the side of the steering column with a rod attached that goes to the trans. At the top of that rod is a clamp that holds the rod in place, loosen the clamp with a 9/16 wrench. Climb inside and move the shift lever to line up with park, it should move easy and truck should stay in park. If it doesn't stay in park the clamp is not loose enough, return to park, loosen clamp and try again. If it does stay in park, line up indicator and then tighten the clamp on the rod. Clear as mud

ChevLoRay · 06-14-2011, 10:20 PM

If you are as talented as I am, you might want to grab a buddy......I just couldn't do it all, by myself, and be satisfied it was perfect. But, it ain't hard to do.

lt704 · 06-15-2011, 04:48 PM

thanks for the good information guys. ucmcchevy very good steps you have given me. I might have modify it a little. I have a Lokar kit on mine due to i could not use my regular transmision linkage due to the headers and custom exhaust. thanks for all your help. Russ

usmcchevy · 06-16-2011, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by lt704

thanks for the good information guys. ucmcchevy very good steps you have given me. I might have modify it a little. I have a Lokar kit on mine due to i could not use my regular transmision linkage due to the headers and custom exhaust. thanks for all your help. Russ

That is what I have on my current truck. You will need to shorten the linkage. The ends are threaded on the top and bottom, hopefully you can screw them on more, if not you will need to cut the rod a bit shorter.

06-14-2011, 08:33 PM	#1
lt704 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Berkley, Massachusetts Posts: 235	prndl gear selecto question Hi folks, I did some searches but still have a question. My gear pointer on the colum is too far left pass the park line, but the truck is in park. This follows true for the rest of the automatic gears on the pointer on my 68 truck with the exception of drive low 2, i cannot get the selector to that. Could someone explain how to correct this?, step by step. I appreciate it very much...Russ __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C-10 2 wheel drive Lil' Red In life always try to make a difference

06-14-2011, 09:44 PM	#2
jondancer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: central michigan Posts: 1,192	Re: prndl gear selecto question There are a few threads on this , I asked the same question awhile back. I can't do the link from my phone but just search, it's out there Posted via Mobile Device

06-14-2011, 09:56 PM	#3
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: prndl gear selecto question Truck in park, block wheels, open hood, locate lever coming out the side of the steering column with a rod attached that goes to the trans. At the top of that rod is a clamp that holds the rod in place, loosen the clamp with a 9/16 wrench. Climb inside and move the shift lever to line up with park, it should move easy and truck should stay in park. If it doesn't stay in park the clamp is not loose enough, return to park, loosen clamp and try again. If it does stay in park, line up indicator and then tighten the clamp on the rod. Clear as mud __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

06-14-2011, 10:20 PM	#4
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: prndl gear selecto question If you are as talented as I am, you might want to grab a buddy......I just couldn't do it all, by myself, and be satisfied it was perfect. But, it ain't hard to do. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

06-15-2011, 04:48 PM	#5
lt704 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Berkley, Massachusetts Posts: 235	Re: prndl gear selecto question thanks for the good information guys. ucmcchevy very good steps you have given me. I might have modify it a little. I have a Lokar kit on mine due to i could not use my regular transmision linkage due to the headers and custom exhaust. thanks for all your help. Russ __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C-10 2 wheel drive Lil' Red In life always try to make a difference



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